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Community Support Services Program

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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889 Ext 7
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last update: Jun 1, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
  • Intake assessment required

  • Transportation arrangements must be booked 24 hours in advance; cancellation as soon as possible appreciated

Eligibility / Target Population
  • Focus is on frail, vulnerable and at-risk elderly adults and individuals trying to overcome barriers in accessing care such as low income, geographic isolation, language or disability issues or

  • Self-identified Métis persons of any age who require care in order to remain in their homes

Fees
None

Languages
English

Accessibility
P_wheelchair.gif Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note
Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Description of Services:
Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Provides information, advocacy and support to assist individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible
  • Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family
Community Support Services offered include:
  • Caregiver support
  • Case management
  • Friendly visiting
  • Service arrangement and coordination
  • Transportation for medical appointments within Thunder Bay and/or assistance with medical appointment arrangements
  • Visiting for social and safety reasons, either in person or on the phone
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