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Cumbria charity Team Evie to benefit from £3,000 support from Scotmid A Cumbria charity has successfully secured £3,000 thanks to Scotmid Co-operative’s Community Connect award scheme. Team Evie, which supports sick children and their families across the North East and Cumbria was awarded funding Full story: https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/10/14/cumbria-charity-team-evie-to-benefit-from-3000-support-from-scotmid/
Being lonely can have a negative effect on your health. Age, language, physical and mental health issues can be barriers that lead to isolation. Feelings of isolation occur when people have little contact with friends or family. In Ottawa, over 10 000 older adults are isolated with little or no support. This excellent video shares one woman’s experience of isolation.
If you are concerned about an isolated older adult in Ottawa, learn more about what you can do to help. For more information contact Ottawa Public Health, we can help connect them to local community services.
Related post: FREE Community Connect Training Launched
Community Connect Works!
Community Connect is a brand new training program designed for business and community organizations that interact with older adults. This program trains individuals to identify those who appear to be isolated or in need of support and in turn, refer them to appropriate services and resources.
"The training was very informative. It makes it a lot easier to know that there is only 1 number to call if I see a problem or a concern and get help for someone in need. It’s a one-stop shop. Really happy I attended. It’s a great program. ”
Brenda (Bunny) Bunting - TD Canada Trust – Billings Bridge
Request Community Connect training for your organization at no cost to you.
Community Connect Training provides information on how to identify and connect isolated or at-risk older adults to community supports and services.
The training is offered to those who have regular contact with older adults such as employees of businesses, services, community groups or volunteers.
The 30 minute training is free and can be held at your place of work.
For more information on training or to request help for someone, call or email the Ottawa Public Health Information Line: 613-580-6744 (TTY 613-580-9656) or [email protected]
Calling All Businesses! Community Connect Training
Community Connect Training Launch
Keeping Older Adults Safe and Independent
Date: Tuesday June 11, 2013
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Billings Bridge Centre, 2277 Riverside Drive, Central Court
Learn about:
What Ottawa Public Health is doing to keep isolated and at-risk older adults safe
What to look for and what to do if you are concerned about an older adult
How you can help connect an older adult to services and supports through Ottawa Public Health
Please register with [email protected] or call 613-580-6744, ext. 26274
Refreshments will be served
