Social Connections Program

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220 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7
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416-626-0116 ext 225
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Fax: 416-626-7285
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In person: Weekly on Tue

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

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

Contacts

Brianna Brown - Engagement and Wellness Coordinator
416-626-0116 ext 261

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Etobicoke and GTA

Accessibility

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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

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