Record #:
MHH0804
Last Full Update:
09 Apr 2024
Site Information
Located In Community |
Oakville |
Address & Map |
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Physical Access |
Not Applicable |
Agency Information
Legal Status |
(50) Non Profit |
Established |
2022 |
Primary Executive |
Laura Thomas, Program Lead; Email: laura.thomas@virtualrecconnect.ca |
Alternate Executive |
Amanda Kuliberda, Program Assistant |
Funding |
Donations * Ontario Health (Central) |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) |
Virtual Rec Connect is an online recreational program designed to offer therapeutic activities to vulnerable and isolated older adults, as well as individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities who are either on a waitlist for in-person adult day services or are unable to attend in person
- virtual recreational programs to seniors in the Central Region over the phone and online
- programs include physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social activities
- activities can be selected by participants based on their preferences
- live entertainment and educational sessions for caregivers and participants
- caregivers and clients can access afterhours resources and activities online through private members section of the website
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Hours |
Mon 9:30am-5pm |
Areas Served |
Adjala-Tosorontio ; Aurora ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Brampton ; Caledon (Town of) ; Dufferin County ; East Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Etobicoke Central ; Etobicoke North ; Georgina ; Halton Region ; King Township ; Malton ; Markham ; Mississauga ; Muskoka District ; New Tecumseth ; Newmarket ; Richmond Hill ; Simcoe North ; Vaughan ; Whitchurch-Stouffville ; Woodbridge |
Boundaries |
Central, Central West, Mississauga Halton |
Eligibility |
Individuals who live at home, an assisted living facility or independent living facility Are experiencing social isolation. Experience challenges in activities of daily living. Would benefit from Therapeutic Recreation programming. Are living with physical or cognitive disability, illness or condition that affects functional ability, requiring support |
Application |
Call or email or apply online * can also book a short consultation online with the program lead to learn more about Virtual Rec Connect before booking an intake appointment |
Languages |
English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Urdu |
Fees |
None |
Categories and Classification
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