Seniors services - community programs for seniors

Senior Centres and Activities: 

• Allotment Gardens
• Alzheimer Society of Toronto
• Applegrove Community Complex
• Central Eglinton Community Centre (CECC)
• Horner Avenue Seniors' Centre
• Woodgreen Community Services
• Community Navigation and Access Program
• Toronto Public Library (Programs, Classes & Exhibits)
  • Book a Librarian
• Home Library Services
  • Home Library Service is available for Toronto residents who are homebound for three months or longer due to age, illness or disability.
• Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Learn4Life - Adult general interest courses
• Recreation programs - Toronto FUN Guide - program registration - registration dates - advance account credit
• Priority booking - time and space for permit allocation
• Wards Island Camp Sunshine centre for seniors
• Stay, Play & Learn

Seniors Health, Well-Being & Safety:

• Crisis lines - suicide - depression - telephone support lines - non-crisis mental health services
• Toronto Public Health eChat
• Emergency planning guide - people with disabilities - seniors - special needs
• Services for people with disabilities
  • Financial Support
  • Personal Support
  • Home Related Support
• Safe Seniors Calendar
• Injury prevention - seniors
• Elderly - parents - neighbour - friends - health is deteriorating - services are available to assist in caring for them
• Dental Services - free dental care - Mobile Dental Clinic - City of Toronto Dental Clinics
• Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
• Toronto Paramedic Services Community Paramedic Home Visits
• City of Toronto Seniors Strategy - Seniors' Forum
• Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) - formerly CCAC

Housing Support: 

• Toronto Renovates Homeowners Program
• Seniors care and Retirement Homes
• Access to Housing - Rent Geared to Income (RGI) subsidies
• Tenants First project
• City initiatives - seniors housing and community support services
• Homeless Help
• Supportive housing
• Long-Term Care Homes & Services - resident abuse
• Recent reports - housing issues for seniors
• Toronto HomeShare Program

ID/Income:

• Tax credit for public transit passes - seniors
• Obtaining a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) photo ID Card
• Old Age Security Card (OAS) - senior's card - lost - stolen
• Seniors ID Card
• Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
• Senior Driver Renewal Program - drivers 80 years of age and older
• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - criteria for being considered a senior
• Property Tax, Water & Solid Waste Relief Programs
• Seniors Recreation & Employment

Senior Services: 

• Basic funeral expenses
• Meals on Wheels
• Snow clearing - summer and spring maintenance - private property - seniors or disabled persons

Transportation:

• Toronto Ride
• iRide Plus
• Scarborough Ride
• TTC and Wheel TransTTC Travel Training Program
• Seniors Safety Zones (Vision Zero)
• Accessible Parking Permits / Spaces

Contact Toronto Health Connection for information about seniors programs, services and help available in the City. 

Related information:

• Seniors Services
• City Services for People with Disabilities