Older Adult Resource List for Support Services 2006

Regina, Saskatchewan

Produced by the Advisory Committee of the Fall Prevention for Older Adult Program. For more information, contact the Regina Canadian Red Cross at (306) 721-1609. Production of this document has been made possible through the financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Resource List for Seniors Support Services 24 Hour Services Emergency/Police/Fire/Ambulance

911

Mental Health Services

766-7800

Pasqua Hospital

766-2222

Provincial Health Line

1-877-800-0002

Regina City Police

777-6500

Regina General Hospital

766-4444

Regina Sexual Assault Line (24hrs)

352-0434

Regina Suicide/Crisis Line (24hrs)

525-5333

Regina Transition House (24 hrs)

569-2292

Wichihik Iskwewak House (WISH Safe House) (24 hrs)

543-0493

YWCA Isabel Johnson Shelter (24 hrs)

525-2141

24 Hour Abuse Line

1-800-214-7083

In Case of a Fall Call

911

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Carpentry Fenk Construction

545-5166 591-2065

NCF Construction Inc. 347-2552 Contact: Ben Hernando cell: 501-2233 • Work program for people living in North Central

Community Health Centres Al Ritchie Health Action Centre 325 Victoria Ave • Services for people who live in the area • Primary care nurse once a week • Computer with internet access/fax machine • Income tax assistance (low income/seniors) • Referrals • Pot luck lunch once a month – education/health • Nutritional information available

766-7660

Four Directions Community Health Centre 3510 5th Avenue • Intercultural Grandmothers group (social event) • Diabetes clinics • Other services available

766-7540

Home Care Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region 4211 Albert Street

766-7200

Personal Care Home Program Saskatchewan Health Connexus Plaza 730 – 1801 Hamilton Street

787-1715

Garbage Removal Donna’s Just for You Contact: Donna Williamson

347-0040

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Housekeeping Affordable Cleaning Services Contact: Krista

949-5773

Canadian Mental Health Association 1810 Albert Street

525-9543

Donna’s Just for You Contact: Donna Williamson The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre Inc. Home-Help Services Contact: Cathy T 2134 Winnipeg Street

Business 347-0040

525-2154 525-3591

Grass Cutting Albert Scott Community Centre 791-9888 • Services available to residents of the North Central community Canadian Mental Health Association 1810 Albert Street

525-9543

Ranch Ehrlo Society Contact: Malcolm Neill

781-1812

S & G Landscaping

924-0347

The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre Inc. Home-Help Services Contact: Cathy T 2134 Winnipeg Street

525-2154 525-3591

Health Active Living Program

766-7731

Addiction Services

766-7910

Diabetes Education Metabolic & Diabetes Education Centre

766-4540

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Health Continued... Hearing Aid Plan, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

766-7555

Influenza Vaccine (Flu shot)

766-7700

International Travel Clinic

766-7600

Long-term Care Information

766-7200

Palliative Care

766-2674

Podiatry/Foot Clinic

766-3750

Provincial Health Line

1-877-800-0002

Regina Partners for Healthy Living

766-7616

Seniors’ Healthy Living Program • Information promoting healthy lifestyles for Seniors

766-7766

Installations Liberty Lifestyles 2419 Park Street

352-0212

Marmax Holdings Inc • Grab bars, railings • Any adaptations to make homes more accessible

751-0375

NCF Construction Inc. 347-2552 Contact: Ben Hernando cell #: 501-2233 • Work program for people living in North Central Special Needs Equipment Installations Contact: Rian Tannahill • Provides and installs equipment

731-2097

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Moving Assistance The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre Inc. Home-Help Services Contact: Cathy T 2134 Winnipeg Street

525-2154 525-3591

Nutritional Services Donna’s Just for You Contact: Donna Williamson • Will do cooking, baking, grocery shopping Family Services 2020 Halifax Street • Take orders for groceries & provide next day Delivery Food Bank 445 Winnipeg Street

347-0040

757-6675

791-6533

HELP – Regina Home Economics for Living Project 347-7877 735 Victoria Ave • Offers education, skills and training in the areas of nutrition, food shopping, food preparation, basic budgeting, time and money management • Resource material • Resources for Special Needs Meals on Wheels 4211 Albert Street

766-7200

Population & Public Health Services - Nutritionist • Public information resource

766-7777

REACH – Regina Food Security Project 1308 Winnipeg Street • Good Food Boxes (includes a variety of fresh, nutritious, affordable fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome foods (dairy, bread, eggs)). • Convenience Meals o Frozen meals and other wholesome foods (dairy, bread, eggs) delivered to your door

347-3224

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Odd Jobs A Jack of All Trades Handyman Service Contact: Brian Chobanik

737-1839 545-8708

Albert Scott Community Centre 791-9888 • Available to residents of the North Central community Donna’s Just for You Contact: Donna Williamson • Will run errands

347- 0040

Handyman Connection 1440 Fleury Street

352-9900

NCF Construction Inc. 347-2552 Contact: Ben Hernando cell #: 501-2233 • Work program for people living in North Central Ranch Ehrlo Society Contact: Malcom Neill

781-1812

Personal/Home Care Access 200 – Elevator & Lift Inc.

721-2000

Automobility Medical 1444 Lorne Street • Wheelchairs, walkers, lift chairs, driving aids Home care products, etc.

791-9840

Home Care Services – Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region 4211 Albert Street • Assessment • Treatment Centre

766-7200

Independent Living 3870 Eastgate Dr. • Wheelchair lifts, stairway lifts, elevators, Beds, etc.

352-2579

Insta-Link Medical Alarms Inc.

525-5380

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Personal/Home Care Continued... Liberty Lifestyles 2419 Park Street • Scooters, walkers, wheelchairs, bath lifts, beds, Walk in bath tub, etc.

352-0212

Lifeline Personal Response & Support Services • 24 hour assistance

751-0585

MEDIchair Regina 3251 Saskatchewan Dr. • Lift chairs, scooters, walkers, van conversion, beds, etc.

584-8456

Palliative Care

766-2674

Primary Response Ltd • 24 hour personal emergency response system

565-8844 1-800-285-0727

South Saskatchewan Independent Living 2240 Albert Street • services are geared toward the full participation of people with disabilities in the community

757-7452

Snow Removal Donna’s Just for You Contact: Donna Williamson

347-0040

Ranch Ehrlo Society Contact: Malcolm Neill

781-1812

The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre Inc. Home-Help Services Contact: Cathy T 2134 Winnipeg Street

525-2154 525-3591

Support Lines & Special Services Aboriginal Family Service • Family support, SWADD referrals

525-4161

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Support Lines & Special Services Continued... Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan 949-4141 301 – 2550 – 12th Avenue • Support and Information Groups for Caregivers • Between Ourselves Groups for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners • Individual counseling and support • Lending library • Family Education Series • Public education and awareness activities • Funding for research throught the Alzheimer Society of of Canada Research Program and for research initiatives in Saskatchewan The Arthritis Society 110 2550 12th Ave. • Exercise programs • Lender library • Information and self-management tools

352-3312

Canadian Mental Health Association 1810 Albert Street • Available for members 18+ • Senior drop in group • Vocational programming • Social/recreation programs • Services as advertised in the above category

525-9543

Catholic Family Services 449 Broad Street N • Counseling services

525-0521

Family Services 2020 Halifax Street • Counseling services

757-6675

Mental Health Services 2110 Hamilton Street

766-7800

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada ( Sask Division) 150 Albert Street

522-5600

Native Counseling Services

766-4155

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Support Lines & Special Services Continued... Neil Squire Society 781-6023 Suite 100 2445 13th Avenue • Free drop-in computer tutoring on basic computer, email and internet use every Saturday afternoon with one-to-one senior tutor support. Please register through the Seniors Mechanism 359-9956. • Assistive/adaptive/acessible technology consultation, assessments and support for appropriate data entry options when standard keyboard and mouse are not easy to use (ie. Parkinson’s, Arthritis, etc). Osteoporosis Society Canada Regina Chapter 414B Victoria Avenue • Support group o Monthly meetings • Building Better Bones Exercise Program

757-2663

Regina Indian & Metis Friendship Centre 1280 Cameron Street • Drop in center – referral station

525-1518

Saskatchewan Safety Council 445 Hoffer Drive • 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course o refresher course on driving techniques

757-3197

Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism 2001 Cornwall Street • Advocacy • Endeavors to create awareness of programs and services available to seniors

359-9956

Senior Citizens Centre of Regina Inc. 2134 Winnipeg Street 2404 Elphinstone Street • A non-profit organization that provides opportunities and means for seniors to participate in sport, culture, recreation and life-long learning activities

525-2154 359-3847

Seniors’ Education Centre 585-5705 University of Regina - College Avenue and Cornwall Street • Provides learning opportunities within a supportive environment for people aged 55 and over, with no prior formal education required

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Support Lines & Special Services Continued... Seniors’ Healthy Living Program 766-7766 • Information promoting healthy lifestyle for seniors Seniors’ Income Plan

787-2681 1-800-667-7161

Senior Power of Regina • A seniors advocacy group that helps seniors with small claims actions, problems with contractors, tax and pension assistance

757-4664

Seniors’ Share & Care Project 1264 Athol Street • Offers blood pressure, blood sugar, and medication checks as well as foot care by appointment to seniors living in the North Central community • Social activities • Walking program – Mon,Wed, Fri, 8am-9am • Elders Program – Thursdays

757-1046

SWADD – System Wide Admission/Discharge Dept. 4211 Albert Street • Can assist people by assessing health care needs and aid in the coordination of health care services i.e. home care, long term care, or a wide range of other community services

766-7200

Veterans Affairs Canada • Toll free inquiries Welfare Financial Assistance

1-866-522-2122

798-0660

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Yard Maintenance A Jack of All Trades Handyman Service Contact: Brian Chobanik

737-1839 545-8708

Donna’s Just for You Contact: Donna Williamson

347-0040

Ranch Ehrlo Society Contact: Malcolm Neill

781-1812

The Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre Inc. Home-Help Services Contact: Cathy T 2134 Winnipeg Street

525-2154 525-3591

S & G Landscaping

924-0347

This is not a complete list; please refer to the yellow pages for other options WE DO NOT ENDORSE ANY OF THE ABOVE

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