Additional Resources
Assistance with Medical Concerns
- 911 if it is a medical emergency
- Health 811 (formerly Telehealth Ontario): 811 or 1-866-797-0000
- Health 811 TTY: 1-866-797-0007 (for clients that are hearing impaired)
Emergency Response System
- Philips Lifeline: 1-800-387-1215 or www.lifeline.ca
- Connect Care: 1-800-665-7853 or www.connectcaremedicalalert.ca
Community Resources
- Halton Seniors’ Directory: Call 211 or visit https://seniors.hipinfo.ca/, or pick up a copy at your local library
- Halton Community Services Database: https://www.hipinfo.ca/
- Local Healthcare and Community Resources: https://thehealthline.ca/
- Government Services: Call 311
- Halton Regional Police Fraud Unit: 905-465-8741
Medical Equipment
- Access Abilities (Oakville): 905-825-5335
- Wellwise by Shoppers (Oakville): 905-844-1445
- Silver Cross (Oakville): 905-847-5504
- Canadian Home Healthcare Inc. (Oakville): 905-844-4725
- Red Cross (Burlington): 905-637-5664
- Calea (Burlington, medical supplies and pharmacy): 905-624-1234
- Bayshore ProRx: 1-833-998-3892
Donation of Used Medical Supplies
- Access Abilities (Oakville): 905-825-5335 – sealed / unopened supplies only
- Home Front Cancer Services (Stoney Creek): 905-643-0404
- Sew On Fire (Burlington): 905-333-5722 or [email protected] – 24 hour drop off available by appointment only. Please call ahead. Closed on holidays and during July and August