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Christina Bisanz, Chief Executive Officer of CHATS gives us a brief overview of the wonderful programs and services they offer to seniors and family caregivers. Please take a moment to listen to her interview.
CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to Seniors is a not-for-profit charitable organization, launched in 1980 by a caring group of community members who believed in enhancing the independence of seniors living at home.
Today, CHATS enhances the health, wellness and independence of more than 7,700 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.
We offer a full range of in-home and community services that enable seniors to continue living in their own home, such as in-home help and care, Meals on Wheels, transportation, home safety services, wellness/social programs, diversity outreach programs, caregiver support and education, hospital-to-home transition, and much more.
Based on a passion for caring and community, more than 520 volunteers are the heart and soul of CHATS.
Whether you are a senior, or caring for an aging loved one, CHATS is here for you.
Services and programs offered include:
Adult Day Programs
Assisted Living
Caregiver Support and Education
CHATS Philips Lifeline
Home Adaptations & Maintenance Program
Home At Last
Homemaking, Personal Care & Respite Care
Meals on Wheels
Wellness and Diversity Outreach Programs
Telephone Reassurance
Transportation
CHATS
Home care and community support for seniors
Launched in 1980 by a caring group of community members, CHATS originated as a grassroots not-for-profit charitable organization that provided a few basic services to help seniors to continue living in their own homes. Over the years, CHATS has grown and evolved, and now offers a full range of home care and community programs that meet the changing needs of more than 7,300 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.
Under the strong experience and knowledge of more than 520 volunteers, a Board of Directors, and 335 staff, CHATS embraces professional best practices in home care and our other services with caring, compassionate dedication. This unique combination ultimately benefits our clients, our community partners, and the community overall. Our quality achievements and service delivery model have been commended by Accreditation Canada.
Our Mission
To support the health and well-being of seniors and caregivers at home and in the community.
Our Vision
We will be recognized for leadership in delivering a quality experience for our clients driven by our focus on innovation, partnership and service excellence.
Our Values
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Caring
- Quality
Serving York Region and South Simcoe.
Head Office
240 Edward Street, Suite 1
Aurora, Ontario L4G 3S9
(905) 713-6596 or toll-free 1-877-452-4287
seniorshelp@chats.on.ca
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