Good Shepherd Centres - Seniors at Risk in Hamilton (SaRiH)

Application

Referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults living in Hamilton 55 years of age and older who may be: vulnerable and at risk of abuse, neglect and self-neglect, lonely and isolated without support, physical and mental health challenges * living with cognitive impairment/dementia (with or without diagnosis) * from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and are underserved * facing eviction or home safety concerns related to hoarding issues

Languages

English

Area Served

Hamilton and area

Description of Services:

Centralized referral and intake process for timely interventions for older adults affected by issues such as:

dementia
abuse or exploitation
mental and physical health challenges
housing instability
food insecurity
social isolation

Referrals are reviewed by representatives from the Alzheimer Society, Good Shepherd, and St Matthew's House * each referral will be directed to the appropriate program partner