Record #: OCR2117 | Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | The Good Companions ; The Good Companions Seniors' Centre |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Albert St and Empress Ave |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Pay parking lot |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Adult day program * offers chair fitness, ecumenical chapel service, full three-course hot meal prepared on site, group brain stimulating games, scheduled daily entertainment or games, two snacks per day prepared in house and many opportunities for social interaction |
Hours | Mon, Wed, Thu 9:30 am-2:30 pm (flexible) * Closed between Christmas and New Year's |
Areas Served | Ottawa |
Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up Frail seniors 55 years and older and adults with physical disabilities or persons with early to mid-stage dementia or Alzheimer's disease |
Application | Apply through the Champlain Local Health Integration Network at 310-2222 or TTY 613-745-0049 |
Languages | English |
Fees | Program - $18 (2019) ; Service ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - Cash, cheques, Interac/debit card, credit card |
Service Categories | Adult Day Programs ~ Older Adults ; Respite Care ~ Families/Friends of Frail/Dependent Elderly |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-236-0428 |
Fax | 613-230-2095 |
info@thegoodcompanions.ca | |
Website | www.thegoodcompanions.ca |
Primary Contact | Penny Durocher, Adult Day Program Coordinator; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 2200; Email: pdurocher@thegoodcompanions.ca |
Alternate Contact | Sonia Movrin, Adult Day Program Assistant; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 2190; Email: smovrin@thegoodcompanions.ca |
Volunteer Coordinator | Nikkie Snagg, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 2230; Email: volunteer@thegoodcompanions.ca |
Primary Executive | Monique Doolittle-Romas, Executive Director; Email: mdoolittle-romas@thegoodcompanions.ca |
Other Details | |
Established | 1955 |
Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118941152 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - User fees |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No * Member of Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO), Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA), Ottawa Community Support Coalition |