Friends (The) - Parry Sound - Community and Health Care Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

705-746-5102

Toll-Free:

1-888-746-5102 * Adult Day Away Program ext 222

Fax:

705-746-8139

Email:

info@thefriends.on.ca

Website:

www.thefriends.on.ca

Address:

27 Forest St
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 2R2

Intersection:

Forest St and Bowes St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Attendant Care: Daily 24 hours
Outreach Service: hours vary

Executives:

Marliese Gause - Chief Executive Officer
705-746-5102 ext 221 * mgause@thefriends.on.ca

Public Contacts:

Linda Tiido - Support Services Manager, Parry Sound
705-746-5102 ext 235 * ltiido@thefriends.on.ca
Theresa Michell - Support Services Manager, Muskoka/East Parry Sound
705-687-5100 ext 224 * tmichell@thefriends.on.ca

Service Description:

Programs and services for those requiring long term health care support to promote independence and quality of life.

Services and programs:

assisted living
attendant services
accessible housing
caregiver support
respite programs
life skills support
priority assistance to transition home

Outreach Program - personal support and homemaking services for physically disabled people living in the community.

Respite Apartment Program - two-bedroom fully accessible unit providing support for people requiring short term respite.

Seniors' Homemaking Program - light housekeeping, meal preparations, security checks. Some personal care for seniors who are able to direct own care and wish to remain in their own home.

Post Stoke Program - assists individuals who have had stroke get back to daily activities with support of a Community Navigator.

Adult Day Away Program - social and recreational activities in group settings for seniors and adults with physical disabilities and those suffering from age related dementia including Alzheimer's. Respite to caregivers. Rides to the programs may be able to be arranged.

Fees:

Set fee * subsidies may be available

Application:

Call for more information.

Eligibility / Target Population:

Older adults

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Parry Sound District ; Muskoka District