https://www.wwsupport.ca https://www.wwsupport.ca/welcome-guide A Welcome Guide to Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington and services provided at home and in the community. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Welcome Guide to Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington is a crown agency which delivers health care in Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Southgate Township.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington provides health care services at home and in the community, and can assist those considering supported living programs or long-term care options.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We work with people of all ages to ensure they can make informed choices about their care.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We also have useful information about local community support service agencies, and can link people to these providers to arrange services.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Welcome%20Guide.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/Screenshot+Welcome+Guide.png" alt="A guide to our home and community care services from ontario"/> </a> </div> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:59:35 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/welcome-guide thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/transgender-health Many Trans people will seek medical assistance in order bring their physical appearance in line with their gender identity. This document includes resources for transgender health. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Resources for Transgender Health Care <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Many Trans people will seek medical assistance in order bring their physical appearance in line with their gender identity. This could include hormone therapy and/or surgery. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Transgender%20Health.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/TransgenerCover.png" alt="It is a brochure about trans health."/> </a> </div> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:23:36 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/transgender-health be safe thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/healthcare-options This document contains information on healthcare options available in the Waterloo Wellington region, including emergencies, pharmacies with extended hours, walk-in clinics, mental health and COVID supports. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Know Your Healthcare Options </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This document contains information on healthcare options available in the Waterloo Wellington region, including emergencies, pharmacies with extended hours, walk-in clinics, mental health and COVID supports. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Know_your_options.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/Screen+Shot+2022-10-31+at+6.32.52+AM.png" alt="A white page with purple and orange text on it"/> </a> </div> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:35:29 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/healthcare-options life insurance thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/retirement-homes-directory This document contains information on several types of housing in Waterloo Wellington with the exception of long-term care. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Retirement Homes in Waterloo Wellington </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> This document contains information on several types of housing in Waterloo Wellington with the exception of long-term care. You can also look up information on available housing and other housing resources in your area by visiting </span> </span> <a href="http://wwhealthline.ca"> wwhealthline.ca </a> <span> . If you are interested in long-term care information, please speak to Intake or your care coordinator.  </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Retirement%20Home%20Directory%20ENG.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/RH+Directory+March+2023.png" alt="A white paper with a purple border and the words `` retirement homes in waterloo wellington '' on it."/> </a> </div> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:38:11 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/retirement-homes-directory life insurance thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/long-term-care-guide A long-term care home is a place for you to live comfortably and with dignity when it becomes too difficult to live at home independently. Learn about what to expect. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Long Term Care Homes: What to Expect </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A long-term care home is a place for you to live comfortably and with dignity when it becomes too difficult to live at home independently. Long-term care homes are sometimes referred to as nursing homes.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/LTC_Placement_GuideCover.png" alt="The cover of a guide to placement in long-term care homes"/> </a> </div> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:38:11 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/long-term-care-guide thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/greif-and-loss-support This pamphlet lists not-for-profit resources that offer either individual or group bereavement support services. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Grief &amp; Loss Support Services  </span> </h2> <h2> <span> in Waterloo Region <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Grief is “the process of adjusting” to life after the death of someone special. It is a normal, natural process that varies greatly from person to person and from time to time.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Support, understanding and help from others — friends, family and professionals — makes our grief journey easier and less confusing. Remember, healing takes time and there may be periods where it is difficult to notice any progress.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This pamphlet lists not-for-profit resources that offer either individual or group bereavement support services.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Grief-Loss-Bereavement%20Support%20in%20Waterloo%20Reg.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/Screen+Shot+2022-10-31+at+6.05.07+AM.png" alt="A black and white image of a flower with the words grief and loss support services in waterloo region."/> </a> </div> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:23:45 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/greif-and-loss-support be safe thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/elder-abuse This information brochure is courtesy of The Senior Support Team of Waterloo Region, a partnership of Waterloo Regional Police Service and Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Senior Support Team of Waterloo Region </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Elder abuse is the mistreatment of an older adult by someone they should be able to rely on: a spouse, a child, another family member, an individual with Power of Attorney, or even a friend. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> This information brochure is courtesy of </span> </span> <span> The Senior Support Team of Waterloo Region, </span> <span>  a partnership of Waterloo Regional Police Service and Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Elder%20Abuse%20Brochure%20%28WR%20Police%20Serv%29.pdf" target="_blank"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/Screen+Shot+2022-10-31+at+6.01.49+AM.png" alt="A man and a woman are standing next to each other and smiling."/> </a> </div> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:23:18 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/elder-abuse be safe thumbnail main image https://www.wwsupport.ca/mental-health-support There are many mental health services available to support you in our community. Learn about community services available for you and your family. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Accessing Mental Health Services </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> There are many mental health services available to support you in our community. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Not sure where to start? Call Here 24/7 anytime at 1-844-437-3247 to learn about community services available for you and your family. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Home and Community Care Support Services Waterloo Wellington also provides short term specialized mental health supports for those who: <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Are 18 years of age </span> </li> <li> <span> Have been diagnosed with a mental health issue such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc. </span> </li> <li> <span> Have ongoing mental health issues requiring assessment, intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery services. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A care coordinator will work with you to determine </span> </p> <p> <span> the most appropriate services for you. You can be </span> </p> <p> <span> referred to our services by a hospital, community </span> </p> <p> <span> organization, or your family care provider. You (or </span> </p> <p> <span> your family member) can also contact us to speak </span> </p> <p> <span> with a mental health care coordinator. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/MHAN%20WW%20Flyer%20no%20photos%20english.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/Screen+Shot+2022-10-31+at+6.15.21+AM.png" alt="A poster that says `` need mental health and addictions support ? ''"/> </a> </div> <div> <a target="_blank" href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/files/uploaded/Mental%20Health%20-%20Adult.pdf"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/d8063ef5/dms3rep/multi/Screen+Shot+2022-10-31+at+6.17.02+AM.png" alt="A flyer for adult mental health services shows a woman sitting on a couch talking to a man."/> </a> </div> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:38:11 GMT https://www.wwsupport.ca/mental-health-support life insurance thumbnail main image