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Program:
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Acton Community Hub
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Phone Numbers:
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519-853-3310 or 905-873-6502
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-844-0252
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Fax:
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519-853-3530
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Address:
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McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School (MSB)
69 Acton Blvd
Acton, ON
L7J 2H4
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Intersection:
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Churchill Rd N and Hwy 7
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Location:
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Acton
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9:30am-3pm
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Executives:
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Lisa Brading - Chief Executive Offficer
905-844-0252 ext 101 * lbrading@links2care.ca
Fabienne Prior - Director, Quality and Performance
fprior@links2care.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Deirdre Hogan - Marketing and Communications Coordinator
905-873-6502 * dhogan@links2care.ca
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Service Description:
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Community support programs:
- information and referral regarding health and social service agencies, government resources, etc.
- assistance and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go or those who are unable to access services without assistance
- Community Fridge and Food Pantry
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
- Shop Assist for seniors, adults with disabilities, and single parents who require essential grocery items and are unable to shop independently
- agency accessibility provides office space and an answering service to agencies like counselling agencies - family, teen, addiction, legal, financial
- transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * families can stay for a period of two months
- Holiday Hampers Program * provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families who are experiencing financial difficulties in Halton Hills
Winter Warmth Program:
- one-time financial assistance for eligible low income people who are at risk of going into arrears on their hydro and gas bill * provided through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) in partnership with the Ontario Energy Board
Backpack Program:
- provides backpacks with school supplies for lower income families in Halton Hills
Services for older adults:
- Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
- home maintenance and repair
- telephone assurance * call older adults regularly to provide a safety check and social contact
- friendly visiting
- letter carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * a joint effort between Acton postal workers and Links2Care
- client intervention and assistance * provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation * contact Seniors Coordinator, (mobile) 905-699-2010 or (office) 905-844-0252
- Connection in Action Halton Initiative * focusing on helping adults aged 55 and older who are at risk of or currently experiencing social isolation
- supportive housing program * provides essential supports for daily living services to eligible older adults living at Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Dr, Acton * services may include bathing, dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping and laundry * contact Marianne, Seniors Coordinator, Supportive Housing at 519-853-9916
Youth programs:
Off the Wall - Acton
Open Door - Georgetown
Children's programs:
Ontario Early Years- Acton Satellite
Ontario Early Years - Georgetown Satellite
Care In The Community - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) trained volunteers to complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals for free * total family income for 1 person should be less than $35,000 and $45,000 for 2 persons * tax situation must be simple and is not for a deceased person
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Shop Assist
- Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries * clients phone in bi-weekly on Mon between 9am-2pm to place their order with their debit or credit card for payment * groceries are delivered by volunteers and staff will inform client of the date and time of their delivery
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with permanent disabilities and older adults who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Halton Hills and area
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Last Updated:
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7/16/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=110829
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