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Program:
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Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
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Address:
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Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Robert Tomljenovic - Area Director
1-866-522-2122 * robert.tomljenovic@veterans.gc.ca
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Service Description:
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Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes
Assists with the costs of certain services such as:
- grounds maintenance
- housekeeping
- nutrition services such as Meals on Wheels
- health and support services
- transportation services
- care services such as nursing or personal assistance
- home adaptations
- ambulatory health care to services outside the home
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Application:
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Call, meet with counsellor or visit website for forms and detailed information * services provided in veterans homes and at office locations
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Veterans who need home care services and have qualified for a disability benefit, for the War Veterans Allowance, or receive Prisoner of War Compensation, orare eligible for, but can’t access, a bed in a long term care facility
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website * French services through the National Toll-Free number
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