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I Care Community Services Inc.

Resources for families

Support beyond the visit itself.

Free guides, checklists, and vetted Ontario support links — put together by our nurses and care coordinators for the families they work with every day.

Guides & downloads

Practical help you can use tonight.

Guide

Choosing a home care provider

12 questions to ask any agency before you sign — plus red flags to watch for.

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Guide

Dementia care at home

Daily routines, communication tips, and safety-proofing ideas from our RNs.

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Checklist

Hospital discharge checklist

A printable checklist to bring to the discharge planner — trusted by GTA hospitals.

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Explainer

Understanding Ontario home care funding

A plain-language walkthrough of HCCSS, DSO, VAC and WSIB.

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Wellbeing

Family caregiver self-care

How to prevent burnout when you're the primary caregiver for a parent or spouse.

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Safety

Fall prevention at home

Room-by-room safety review used by our care coordinators on every assessment.

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Ontario helplines we trust

When you need someone to talk to — right now.

Ontario Health atHome (HCCSS)

310-2222 (no area code)

Public home & community care coordination.

Alzheimer Society of Toronto

(416) 322-6560

Support groups, First Link® referrals, education.

Ontario Caregiver Helpline

1-833-416-2273

24/7 support for family & friend caregivers.

Seniors Safety Line

1-866-299-1011

Confidential 24/7 support on elder abuse.

ConnexOntario

1-866-531-2600

Free mental health, addiction & problem gambling support.

Telehealth Ontario (811)

811

24/7 free health advice from a registered nurse.

In a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. ICCS is not an emergency service.

Want a resource we don't list?

Message our care team — a coordinator will point you to the right Ontario program or specialist within one business day.