Senior and Older Adult Resources
COVID Information
For up to date covid information please visit www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus.
Community Resources in Hamilton for Older Adults at www.seniorshamilton.ca
Ontario 211
The primary source of information to connect residents of Ontario to critical social, government, and health services, including food security, mental health support, housing, and home care. 211 is a non-profit agency that delivers free and confidential services in a variety of ways, including phone 2-1-1, live chat, on the web www.211ontario.ca, and text. Access to 211 resources can be obtained 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in over 150 languages.
- Hamilton’s Plan for an Age-Friendly City
- Hamilton Council on Aging - Not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance positive aging.
- City of Hamilton
- Hamilton Public Library
- Visiting Library Service
- 211 Ontario
- Redbook - Hamilton Public Library
The Red Book is a comprehensive directory of all community and government services available in Hamilton. - McMaster Optimal Aging Portal (French)
- Housing options guide for older adults in Hamilton (PDF, 2 MB)
- Guide to finding housing in Hamilton for people with disabilities (PDF, 577 KB)
- Information on home adaptations in rental buildings for Residents (PDF, 770 KB) and Property Managers (PDF, 595 KB)
- Long Term Care and Home Care
- Applying for Long Term Care
- Social Housing
- Seniors (65+) Tax Rebate Program
- Utilities Arrears Program
- Ontario Renovates Program for Homeowners
- Hamilton Police Service - Non-emergency 905-546-4925
- Seniors Safety
- Medical Emergency Information Program
- Fire Safety Programs
- Emergency Preparedness
Listing of Events & Workshops
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