Support for Seniors
SCONA Seniors Centre Outreach
780-433-5377
http://www.sconaseniors.com/peer-support-outreach-program/
These services are still being offered by the Senior Citizen Opportunity Neighborhood Assocation (SCONA Seniors) while meetings and social events are suspended. Service will be provided over the phone. In emergencies only, a face-to-face visit may be possible.
Over the phone crisis support
Elder abuse support
Help with government forms and navigating the systems
Support exploring housing options
Telephone emotional support
Advocacy
Information and referral to appropriate community resources
Connection to financial supports
Help in finding safe affordable transportation
Referrals to Health Supports, including Mental Health Supports.
Connect seniors to Community food security resources and delivery options.
Connection to S.C.O.N.A Seniors over the phone Peer Support Program, in order to break social isolation.
Connect seniors to on-line fun things to do and to other community resources that available to break social isolation.
Connecting Edmonton Seniors
https://www.connectingedmontonseniors.ca
Visit https://www.connectingedmontonseniors.ca for resources such as Conversation Starters and the Get Connected Guide. Follow Connecting Edmonton Seniors on Facebook and on Twitter to receive updates on this campaign, and share their posts with your friends. The more awareness is raised about social isolation, the easier it becomes to solve.
Seniors Resource Council
780-423-5635
For an extensive list of resources to help get through this period of physical distancing, contact the Seniors Resource Council: 780-423-5635 or online at https://www.seniorscouncil.net/covid-19
The Council can help you find out what seniors’ organizations are closed and which are open, but operating with service restrictions. There are also lists of delivery services for groceries, meals and medicines, as well as stores with shopping hours dedicated to seniors. There are even lists of things you can do while at home to keep your mind active and entertained, and how to get mental health support if you need it.
2-1-1 OPTION 2
Seniors can contact 2-1-1 if they need help finding resources in their community. 2-1-1 is a comprehensive referral system accessible to all Albertans. Call or text 2-1-1 and press Option 2, or visit ab.211.ca.