VirtualRecConnect.ca

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: Virtual Adult Day Programs in Mississauga Halton Region

Record #: MHH0804
Last Full Update: 09 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 647-466-9061
E-Mail Info@virtualrecconnect.ca
Website www.virtualrecconnect.ca/
Contact Form www.virtualrecconnect.ca/contact
Primary Contact Logan Basque, Program Assistant
Alternate Contact Katelyn Stachow, Program Assistant

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 120
Oakville, ON L6H 0H2
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
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

Service Categories Adult Day Programs ~ Older Adults ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Older Adults ; Internet Information Resources ~ Older Adults ; Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults
Older Adult Main Categories COMMUNITY HEALTH ; RECREATION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Community Adult Day Programs ; Social Clubs / Events ; Special Interest Clubs