Outreach Programs

Organizations that make an effort to increase the availability and utilization of community services by specific target populations by providing direct services for targeted individuals in their homes or other convenient locations or by making special efforts to ensure that a particular group is aware of available services and encouraged to participate. Included are programs that do outreach regarding their own services as well as those which encourage a target population to use a wide variety of services.

 

Services
Community Outreach Services

Provides a variety of essential, non-medical personal support services for activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, daily living activities, and light housekeeping. All services are provided in the client's own home.

Harm Reduction Outreach

Provides counselling, education, and harm reduction services to individuals who use drugs. Offers practical support and community referrals. Participates in community based initiatives, leads training for local service providers, and promotes harm reduction.

African, Caribbean, and Black Program

Aims to create and enhance a community-based response to AIDS/HIV while being culturally relevant to all African, Caribbean, and Black individuals. Offers culturally-specific training workshops on AIDS/HIV and social determinants of health. Services include:

Good Shepherd Centres, Women's Services

Provides a place of sanctuary, safety, and support for women (and their children) with a variety of programs.

Family Court Support Worker Program

Provincial Youth Outreach Worker

The Provincial Youth Outreach Worker program (YOW) helps marginalized and at-risk youth and families better navigate and connect with services in their communities to improve youth outcomes.

Wesley Seniors Outreach Program

Assists isolated, low income, and vulnerable seniors age 55 and older with making social connections and maintaining independence through various activities and community referrals. Outreach programs include one on one case management, and social and recreational activities.

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