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Social Connections Program

220 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7

416-626-0116 ext 225

Fax: 416-626-7285

In person: Weekly on Tue
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Anyone may refer to the Day Program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults and adults with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators assess the needs of applicants
People living with a life-limiting illness, have given consent, can manage their own personal care and administer their own medication and agrees to ongoing assessment to determine eligibility to the program
People living with a life-limiting illness, have given consent, can manage their own personal care and administer their own medication and agrees to ongoing assessment to determine eligibility to the program
Fees
Free
Executives
Dipti Purbhoo - Executive Director
416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org
Edna Mbugua - Executive and Project Coordinator
437-329-1199 ext 222 * embugua@dlhospice.org
416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org
Edna Mbugua - Executive and Project Coordinator
437-329-1199 ext 222 * embugua@dlhospice.org
Contacts
Brianna Brown - Engagement and Wellness Coordinator
416-626-0116 ext 261
416-626-0116 ext 261
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Etobicoke and GTA
Accessibility

Description of Services:
In-person wellness day program offering respite for caregivers for up to 3 hours by staff and hospice volunteers * supportive care service designed for those living with a life limiting illness * participants engage in a variety of activities in a group setting for part of the day * promotes wellness and enhanced quality of life * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care (short-term break)
- meals (light breakfast and lunch)
- circle check-in
- games
- cards
- expressive arts therapy
- wellness therapies such as Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and gentle hand and foot Aroma Touch
- meditation
- seated exercise
- pet therapy
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About Us
The focus is to promote one's sense of well-being and to enhance life
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
