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If you wish to donate by cheque, you can make it out to Community Support Services of Niagara and mail it to any of our three offices (see left column). A tax receipt will be mailed to you.

100% OF ALL DONATIONS ARE USED TO HELP SUBSIDIZE CLIENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD SERVICES. DONATIONS ARE NOT USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

Our Services

Eligibility: Seniors and adults with disabilities

*Reasonable fees for these services

MEALS ON WHEELS*

Hot/frozen meals delivered directly to you home on your choice of days Monday to Friday around the noon hour. Note: Specialized diets are available

West Niagara & Welland/Pelham only.

Meals on Wheels service in other areas is provided by other agencies:

Niagara Falls - 905-356-7548
St. Catharines - 905-682-0333 - web site
Fort Erie - 905-871-9366 - web site
Port Colborne - 905-835-1581

LUNCH OUT*

Meet locally for a meal with friends followed by a short activity. Transportation can be arranged when required.

TRANSPORTATION*

Volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointment, shopping etc. Three to five days notice required. Flat rate for local rides. Rates for out-of-local-area rides are based on actual mileage.

HOMEMAKING*

Regular light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, light meal preparation, etc.

HOME MAINTENANCE*

Minor maintenance and handyman tasks, spring & fall yard clean-up, heavy-duty cleaning, de-cluttering, snow removal, etc.

SAFETY AT HOME

Provides free in-home assessments and recommendations to help older adults remain safe in their home. Service include installation of grab bars, home repairs and snow removal to prevent falls.

The program also offers falls prevention education and referrals to other services.

VOLUNTEER VISITING/PHONE CHAT

Regular visits with clients in their homes or by telephone. Home visits may include talking, playing games, reading, walking and much more.

THE WELLNESS SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAM

A partnership with the Ontario March of Dimes, The Region of Niagara, Niagara Regional Housing and Community Support Services of Niagara. The goal is to provide comprehensive support services to seniors living within four identified social housing buildings to enhance independence and improve overall health and well being of these at risk individuals. Services include on-site attendant care, personal care, medication prompts, housekeeping, volunteer visiting, security checks, social and recreation programs as well as exercise and wellness clinics.

Becoming a Client

By telephone to your local community office

Basic intake information will be requested.
Full address including postal code, date of birth, two emergency contact people with their names and phone numbers, billing address and other relevant information needed to provide a specific service.

Privacy & Consent

Community Support Services of Niagara respects your privacy. We protect all personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to protecting the privacy of our client, volunteers, staff and home workers. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. We use personal information to provide services and keep you informed and up-to-date on the activities of CSSN, including services and opportunities to volunteer.