Community Resource Councils

Community Resource Councils are not-for-profit organizations, which help develop services and programs for older people based on identified needs. Services vary from community to community however some common services are:

• Escorted transportation, which allows seniors to get to medical appointments, bank, store, etc.
• Yard and home maintenance referrals, including a registry of fee-for-service workers who provide housekeeping, meal preparation, yardwork, snow removal, minor electrical and plumbing services.
• ERIK (Emergency Response Information Kit) promotes awareness and preparedness for individuals encountering an emergency situation. The kit is a standardized package of health related information that is placed on the refrigerator so that
  paramedics and first responders personnel have access to up
  to date information in emergency medical situations.
• "Daily Hello" is a daily phone call to individuals to ensure well
  being. If concerns are identified, appropriate actions are initiated.
• Information and referrals for community and government
  services such as pension information, mobility aids, adult day
  programs, senior centres, housing, grocery delivery services,
  health care services and health education.
• Congregate meal programs provide hot nutritious meals in a
  group setting to seniors three to five days per week.
• Presentations on a variety of topics such as housing for seniors,
  living wills, seniors safety etc.