Programs and Services

A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario

The Seniors’ Secretariat is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, and educating seniors, their families, caregivers, and colleagues about program and services for seniors.

The Secretariat has developed A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario to bring together in one document the wealth of programs and services provided to Ontario seniors by the government, as well as by community organizations and service providers.

This Guide has been developed in consultation with both provincial and federal government ministries, major seniors' organizations and service providers and members of the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat Seniors Liaison Committee. The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat wishes to acknowledge the many hours spent by staff, ministry officials and seniors themselves in helping to review and edit the Guide to ensure the Guide's relevance and accuracy.

To order copies in English, French, Chinese and Portuguese, please place your order online at www.publications.serviceontario.ca or contact the Seniors’ INFOline at 1-888-910-1999 or TTY: 1-800-387-5559. For copies in Italian, Punjabi or Spanish, send an email to infoseniors@ontario.ca.

The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat

Introduction

How to Access this Guide online

How to Improve this Guide

Key Telephone Numbers

Accessing Government

Chapter 1: Aboriginal Seniors

Chapter 2: Active Living

Chapter 3: Caregiving

Chapter 4: Consumer Information and Protection

Chapter 5: Emergency Services and Public Safety

Chapter 6: Employment