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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0332 | Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | ROSSS |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Manotick |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Manotick Main St and Bridge St |
| Mailing Address | Box 423 Ayers Building 1128 Mill St Manotick, ON K4M 1A4 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Adapted parking spaces; ramp; no adapted bathrooms |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community support program * Meals on Wheels (fresh cold and frozen entrees) * Diners Programs * weekly grocery bus * urban shopping mall bus * assistance with income tax returns * respite * caregiver support and training * equipment loans (wheelchairs, walkers, sick room equipment) * social/recreational activities (fitness/crafts/information sessions, monthly day trips) * Adult Day Programs * information and referral Summer: day trips to local attractions * events Champlain Going Home Program, Ottawa site: referring patients at time of discharge after hospital stay or release from the Emergency Room * assistance for up to 10 days after referral for: * Meals on Wheels * transportation home * follow up appointments * homemaking * information on community support services in local community for seniors |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri. 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Goulbourn - rural ; Manotick ; Metcalfe ; North Gower ; Osgoode ; Ottawa (City of) - some areas |
| Boundaries | Former townships of Osgoode and Rideau |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Seniors 60 years and older * adults with physical disabilities 18-59 years old * living in the area served |
| Application | Call for more information or to apply Link to the updated Google document with all locations and hours, click here |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Program ; Service ; Call for pricing details. |
| Service Categories | Caregiver Counselling ; Caregiver Training ; Disability Related Transportation ; Driver Training ; Errand Running/Shopping Assistance ; General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision ; Grocery Delivery ; Grocery Stores ~ Local Bus Services ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ; Housekeeping Assistance ; Mobility Aids ; Respite Care ~ Families/Friends of Frail/Dependent Elderly ; Senior Centres ; Senior Meals ; Senior Ride Programs ; Social Clubs/Events ; Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Waiting List | Occasionally, length varies according to program. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-692-4697 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-589-0579 |
| Fax | 613-692-0923 |
| info@rosss.ca | |
| Website | www.rosss.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Cindy Powell, Program Manager; Phone: 613-692-4697 ext 229 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Della Hart, Coordinator of Volunteers |
| Primary Executive | Mary Acton-Bond, Executive Director; Phone: 613-692-4697 ext 225; Email: executive.director@rosss.ca |
| Alternate Executive | John Collins, Chair, Board of Directors |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1984 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the Local Health Integration Network ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119259802 RR0001 ; United Way - United Way Ottawa |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected annually in June. |
| Print Material | Brochures * quarterly newsletter "Rural Senior" |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations. |