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Program:
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Client Intervention & Assistance - Family Service Kent
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Phone Numbers:
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519-354-6221
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-437-5368
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Fax:
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519-354-5152
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Address:
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50 Adelaide St S
Chatham, ON
N7M 6K7
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Intersection:
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Adelaide St S and King St E
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Location:
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Chatham
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Public Contacts:
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Shannon Jackson - Client Intervention & Assistance Coordinator
519-354-6221 x249 * sjackson@familyservicekent.com
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Service Description:
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Short-term, person-centered support services available for vulnerable and at-risk seniors, persons with disabilities, and residents of care homes or supported living in Chatham-Kent * all services are client directed, confidential, and delivered at no cost * not a crisis service * voluntary program and service users can withdraw from the program at any time.
services available:
•Personal assessment(s) at home or in the community
•Information and referrals to community programs and services
•Advocacy for individuals’ needs and/or rights
Areas of assistance may include:
•Elder abuse and neglect
•Age-related future planning
•System navigation – community resource and health care
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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To initiate a referral/service, phone ext. 249
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults 60 years and older and adults with disabilities who live in Chatham-Kent
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French reception and website
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Area Served:
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Chatham-Kent
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Last Updated:
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11/6/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=154051
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