Central intake contact info: Tel: 289-919-3450 | Email: sarih@gsch.ca | Fax: 289-271-6990
Seniors at Risk in Hamilton
A collaboration between Good Shepherd, Alzheimer Society and St. Matthew’s House.
Facilitating timely interventions and support for seniors impacted by dementia, abuse, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity, social isolation and more.
A new collaborative approach to care
Our Services
Case Management and Advocacy
- Timely case coordination and intervention
- Connecting and collaborating with community agencies
- Advocacy and education especially those experiencing abuse
- Assist with housing & benefits applications. Income tax filing etc
Dementia and Caregiver Support
- Support to persons living with dementia and their caregivers, so they can live safely in their community
- Individually tailored care plans based on our collaboration with caregivers and patients
Homelessness Prevention and Intervention
- Provide assistance and support that address housing and hoarding issues eviction prevention
- Legal support pertaining to landlord tenant board issues
- Connecting vulnerable seniors to emergency food and prepared meals
Our Other Programs
In consultation with Ontario Health West, the Alzheimer Society, Good Shepherd and St. Matthew’s have implemented a new collaborative approach called Seniors at Risk in Hamilton (SaRiH).
Explore our partners and additional services we have to offer.
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Virtual Seniors Group
Aims to connect seniors in our community virtually once a month via Zoom. Many older adults in our communities are socially isolated and unable to access in-person program due to physical ,transportation difficulties and other barriers.
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Volunteer Telephone Support
Welcome to our interactive programs for your mental, social and emotional well-being. These programs are delivered entirely over the telephone by peer volunteers and there is no cost for participants. This free service is available for older adults who are 55+.
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Seniors Wellness Group
Location: 15 Ray St.-Good Shepherd Community Room Date: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 3p.m.-4:00p.m. The purpose of the group :
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Good Shepherd Hamilton
Good Shepherd has been a compassionate presence in Hamilton and Toronto for 60 years. As we all face the challenges of the pandemic, Good Shepherd is here to provide critical supports for our community’s most vulnerable people. Watch our 15-second…
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Alzheimer Society
Founded in 1983, the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO) is the province’s leading care and research charity committed to helping people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The Alzheimer Society strives to stay on the cutting edge of dementia care.…
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St. Matthew’s House
St. Matthew’s House (SMH) began in 1964 as a storefront ministry called The Compass to help residents of Hamilton’s north end. It formed as an outreach program of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara. It has now grown into a charitable,…
Contact us or make a Referral
Referrals to SaRiH are managed through a central access point and reviewed by representatives from Good Shepherd, the Alzheimer Society, and St. Matthew’s House. Each referral will be assigned to the appropriate SaRiH partner.
Address
400 King St W, PO Box 1003
Hamilton, ON L8N 3R1
Contact
Tel: 289-919-3450
Fax: 289-271-6990