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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: SHA1602 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID19 Rental listings available to clients by email, website and community agencies. * Advocacy for clients with landlords is available by phone * Seniors’ Service Helper continues with daily check-ins and direction to services available to make sure their daily needs are met. Home visits are suspended unless a client is in crisis. Housing Security: The Help Centre supports clients with a full time Housing Support Worker and part-time Landlord Liaison. For those more self-sufficient, up-to-date Northumberland housing listings are provided for client take-away and available online. Housing Support Worker assists with: housing search, arranging apartment viewings, completing rental applications, as well as Rent-Gear to Income application, review personal budgets and hold a 3 months follow up to address needs. Landlord Liaison builds strong and trustworthy relationships with local landlords. The purpose of these 2 positions is to enhance successful tenancies. Senior Service Help Program: this program provides low-income seniors and their families with help to manage their daily lives. The Seniors’ Service Helper assists with accessing resources and community services, reviewing or creating a budget, planning meals and grocery shopping, downsizing living arrangements and attending appointments and meetings. These services specifically designed for seniors help to eliminate isolation and allow them to stay safely in their homes longer. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm * Thu 9 am-2 pm |
| Dates | All Year |
| Areas Served | Northumberland County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or walk in |
| Languages | English ; Spanish - Interpretation, Programs |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Fleming Building |
| Located In Community | Cobourg |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Elgin St and Burnham/William St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-372-2646 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-698-3382 |
| Fax | 905-372-2205 |
| Website | www.thehelpcentre.ca |
| Primary Contact | Karin Cummings, Senior Program Coordinator; Email: karin.thehelpcentre@live.ca |