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Organization:
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Community Care Northumberland
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-514-5774
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Fax:
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613-475-3990
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Address:
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PO Box 561
Brighton, ON
K0K 1H0
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Street
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46 Prince Edward St, Suite 13
Brighton
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Intersection:
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Elizabeth St and Prince Edward St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Executives:
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Leiann Peart - Director of Client Services
l.peart@commcare.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Patti Aitken - Manager of Wellness Services
p.aitken@commcare.ca
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Service Description:
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Local agency of Community Care Northumberland.
- A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Brighton with the delivery of the following programs and services:
- Friendly Visiting
- Community Diners (see separate listing)
- Home at Last
- Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
- Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
- Information and Referral
- Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
- Personal Distress Alarms
- Supports for Caregivers
- Telephone Security Checks
- Transportation Services
- Accessible Transportation (866-768-7778)
- Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors
- Social Group for senior men and women. Call for more information.
Friendly Visiting
- Volunteer provided on a one to one basis to visit on a regular basis * visit activities may be playing cards, walks, crafts, conversation * volunteers are screened * can provide service for persons with dementia
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Home At Last - Hospital Transition Program
- Transitional supports when being discharged from hospitals in Northumberland County
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Home Help and Maintenance Program
- Assistance with light cleaning * shopping * meal preparation
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Hospice Palliative Care Program - Visiting Hospice Service
- Trained volunteers provide emotional, psychological, spiritual and social supports
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Meals On Wheels
- Nutritious hot or frozen meals are delivered during the noon hour by volunteers to the person's home * special diets can be accommodated
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Personal Distress Alarms
- Medical alert system * allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button * 24-hour emergency response
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Specialized Transportation - Accessible and Rural Services
- Rural transportation within Northumberland County. Accessible transportation for people with physical and or functional disabilities. Clients must be pre-registered before using the system. Curb to curb service. Fee involved.
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Support and Care for Caregivers
- Assistance with the on-going responsibilities of caregivers who are caring for a loved one, friend or neighbor * peer support and discussion for caregivers and family and friends to share coping strategies and information on resources
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Telephone Reassurance Calls
- Regular telephone contact provided in order to provide reassurance and arrange for assistance if necessary * normally short five minute calls at regular, prearranged times or when family and friends are away
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Wellness Programs
- Social and recreational activities * program offerings vary- hobby based clubs
- men's group
- ladies group
- fitness programs
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Fees:
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Some nominal fees may apply
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Application:
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No referral required - Call
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Dependent on program
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Northumberland County
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Last Updated:
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4/22/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=70890
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