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Resources & Supports for Older Adults

Safety and community helplines connect older adults and seniors to community support agencies, counselling services, and health information.

Community Resource Guide

A comprehensive directory of community services and supports for older adults and seniors. Includes listings for government, social service, health care, mental health, employment, housing, transportation and more

View the guide

Police Services — Senior Support Unit

In the event of a crime in progress or a life-threatening emergency call 9-1-1.

For non-emergencies call 905-579-1520.

The Senior Support Unit helps victims of elder abuse and provides community education and public awareness on issues concerning seniors such as fraud & scam prevention, safety at home, recognizing elder abuse, and personal financial safety.

Durham Regional Police Service

Seniors Support Coordinator

Durham Region Health Connection Line

Provides information and support to the community on health related issues including: nutrition, mental health, senior support, etc. Callers connect directly to a Public Health Nurse.

Senior Safety Line

Provides a free, confidential 24-hour helpline for seniors to report elder abuse and access support and crisis intervention. Callers connect directly with a live counsellor. Service is available in 200+ languages.

Senior Safety Line can be accessed by:

Telehealth Ontario

Provides a free, confidential 24-hour helpline providing medical advice and general health information. Callers connect directly to a Registered Nurse. Service is available in 300+ languages.

311

311 provides customers (residents, businesses, clients and visitors) with access to non-emergency programs, services and information provided by Durham Region.

  • Within regional boundaries: 311
  • Outside regional boundaries: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102
  • Always call 911 for emergencies
  • Email: 311@durham.ca 
  • Learn more at My Durham 311

211

Free 24 hour helpline connecting to social services, programs and community supports. Service is available in 200+ languages.