Neighbourhood Links works in conjunction with seniors and their families to help clients remain independent in their homes and community.

We can provide or organize the following services:

• Help with banking and related paper work
• Personal support and homemaking
• Referrals to nursing services
• Transportation and escort to medical and other essential appointments
• Social and recreational programs
• Friendly visitors
• Telephone check and emergency response
• Advocacy
• Crisis intervention and assistance
• Accessing and co-ordinating community support
• Palliative care
• Support for adults with mental health challenges; including assessments for appropriate services, case co-ordination and non-therapeutic counselling

Ondakwastakwi Onteskwet is a Huron-wendat expression meaning "In the inner beauty of happiness, they grow old". From that phrase, we named the Akwasti program.

This program is designed to help the frail and elderly who qualify for admission to a long term care facility, but who prefer to remain at home. The name of the project reflects the spirit of community in our organization.

Akwasti uses a combination of highly trained volunteers, caregivers and home support services, giving individuals the choice of remaining in their homes until the end of their lives if they wish. Quality of life is the core of this program.

For more information, please call:
Neighbourhood Link Support Services at 416-691-7407. 

We look forward to hearing from you.