Helpful Resources
Support for aging adults, families and caregivers in Oakville, Halton and across Ontario.
Resources last reviewed: November 2026
Find a place to begin.
- I am not sure where to turn.Start with 211 Ontario, free and available 24 hours a day.
- I or someone I love needs more help at home.Contact Ontario Health atHome. Anyone can make a referral.
- I have a health question.Call Health811 to speak with a registered nurse, any time.
- I am noticing changes in my memory or in someone I love.Reach out to the Alzheimer Society for education and support.
- I am caring for someone and feeling stretched.The Ontario Caregiver Organization is here for you.
- I have recently lost someone.Acclaim Health offers free bereavement support.
- I am choosing a retirement home.Look up homes with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority.
- I would like to stay active and connected.Explore Town of Oakville Seniors Services.
Finding services and care
211 Ontario
Free, confidential help finding community, social and health services, available 24 hours a day.
Ontario Health atHome
Home care, care coordination, help returning home from hospital, and long-term care applications. Anyone can make a referral.
Halton Community Services Directory (HIP)
Search local programs and services across Halton, including support for older adults.
Ontario’s Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors
Information on benefits, health, housing, caregiving and transportation for older Ontarians.
Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
Federal pension and income support information for people 65 and over.
Town of Oakville Seniors Services
Classes, drop-in activities and special events for residents 50 and over at the Town’s older adult centres across Oakville.
Health and everyday living
Health811
Free nursing advice, available any time, and help finding health services.
Oakville Meals on Wheels
Hot and frozen meal delivery for Oakville residents who need support, with a friendly check in.
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
Free routine dental care for Ontario residents 65 and over with lower incomes, including check-ups, cleanings, fillings and partial coverage for dentures.
Canadian Hearing Services
Hearing tests, hearing aids, communication devices and free hearing care counselling for adults 55 and over, with services across Halton.
Menopause and midlife
Menopause Foundation of Canada
Information on menopause, symptom trackers, appointment guides and help finding menopause care.
SOGC Menopause Hub
Canadian medical information, patient resources and videos, including menopause experiences among Black Canadian women.
Living well with diabetes
Halton Diabetes Program
Free education and support from nurses, dietitians and a kinesiologist for adults with prediabetes, type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Adults can self-refer for diabetes education.
Diabetes Canada
Information and support for living with diabetes, including food, movement and medications.
Grief, dementia and caregiving
Acclaim Health: Bereavement Support
Free bereavement support across Halton, including one-on-one visits, support groups and information about grief.
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton
Education, counselling and support groups for people living with dementia and the people who care for them, with an office in Halton.
Ontario Caregiver Organization
Information, coaching, peer mentoring and a 24-hour helpline for anyone caring for a family member, friend or neighbour.
Staying active, steady and connected
Halton Region: Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Practical tips and local resources to help you stay steady and safe at home and in the community.
Oakville Transit care-A-van
Free door-to-door accessible transportation in Oakville for registered riders who are unable to use regular transit.
CNIB
Free programs, technology training and community support for people living with vision loss, and their families.
Developmental disabilities
Community Living Oakville
Supports for children, youth and adults with a developmental disability and their families in Oakville, including day programs and supported living.
Community Living North Halton
Supports and services for children and adults with a developmental disability in Milton, Georgetown and Acton.
Planning ahead
Advance Care Planning Canada (Speak Up)
Free workbooks, videos and conversation starters to help you think about, share and record your wishes for future care.
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
A free legal clinic for Ontarians 60 and over with lower incomes, helping with long-term care, retirement homes, health care consent, pensions and elder abuse.
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority
Search licensed retirement homes in Ontario and review inspection histories.
Mental health and connection
CMHA Halton Region Branch
Local mental health support for adults, including free single-session counselling by phone, video or in person.
ConnexOntario
Free, confidential help finding mental health, addiction and gambling services across Ontario, available 24 hours a day.
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy
Free cognitive behavioural therapy and related support for adults experiencing depression and anxiety concerns.
TeleCheck: Distress Centre Halton
Free, scheduled telephone calls offering friendly connection and emotional support for adults in Halton and Hamilton.
Seniors Safety Line
Free, confidential support, information and safety planning for older adults and the people who care about them, 24 hours a day, from Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario.
Support is available any time
If you or someone you care about needs to talk with someone right away, these free services answer 24 hours a day.
- 988Call or text, any time, anywhere in Canada
- 1-877-825-9011COAST Halton, CMHA’s local crisis support team
- 911In an emergency
Why I created this page.
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