Sahara Geriatrics Program

IST is a partnership project of Punjabi Community Health Services, Peel Senior Link and Supportive Housing In Peel. This program provides support to seniors in need of help. An individual care plan is designed to allow the seniors to remain independent and live at home.

Sahara Geriatrics Program strives to empower, support and educate seniors to improve their quality of life. We provide a number of senior care programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and provide resources and education to promote healthy aging, physical dependence and well-being. Our senior care programs use a holistic approach by providing supportive counselling services to individuals and family members.

Sahara Caregiver Support & Respite (SCSRP)

The Sahara Caregiver support & Respite Program provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services to seniors and caregivers in the following ways:

• Health Education and Awareness Workshops
• Referrals and Linkages to Internal Programs ar PCHS and External Resource
• Social Engagement & Recreational Activities
• Services are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
• Referrals are accepted through all sources (self, family, friends or any other agency or service provider)
• Cost of $1 per visit applies in the Day Group Program. Proceeds go towards day group equipment and activities.

Scope of Services

• One on one supportive counselling
• Caregiver Support Workshops
• Educational sessions and presentations in the community with existing groups
• Respite services for seniors to provide short-term relief to the caregivers

Services are offered to seniors and caregivers who are 55 years and over, and are able to support and manage on their own and do not require continued supervision.

Integrated Seniors Team Program (IST)

The Integrated Seniors Team Program is a Partnership project with PCHS, SHIP (Supportive Housing In the Province) and Peel Senior Link. The IST program is designed to provide support to seniors and their caregivers who reside in the community. This program promotes independence, education and support and healthy aging.

The IST program serves frail seniors and those over the age of 55. We provide case management and PSW services, linkage and referrals, crisis management, and caregiver support and supportive, counselling. Services and provided in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English.

Clients must reside in the Central West LHIN area in order to receive services. Those out of the catchment area will be referred to the appropriate service provider.

IST program services are provided at NO COST to the clients.

BSO: Behavioural Support Ontario

BSO program caters to the needs of caregivers of older adults (55+) with cognitive impairments due to dementia, addictions or other neurological conditions. BSO consultation, education and training is delivered at the request of case managers only. The BSO program is a collaboration between Punjabi Community Health Services and Indus Community Services. BSO Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant provides the following services:

• Education – Providing sustainable education through formal and informal means.
• Consultation – Assessments and recommendations to support a senior’s quality of life and minimize risk.
• Capacity Development and Network Building – Facilitating Linkages between agencies that provide healthcare, community and social services for seniors in their communities.

Sahara Senior Caregivers Support Day Program

Senior Men’s Group

Wed: 11:00 am-2:00 pm

50 Sunny Meadow Blvd.,Unit #108, Brampton, ON, LOR OY7

Senior Women’s Groups

Mon: 11:00 am-2:00 pm

50 Sunny Meadow Blvd.,Unit #108, Brampton, ON, LOR OY7

Fri: 12:00 am-3:00 pm

2980 Drew Rd.,Unit #241, Mississauga, ON, L4T OAZ

Senior Women and Men’s Group

 Thurs: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

45 Glenn Hawthorne Dr.,Mississauga, ON, L5R 419

How to make a referral?

Individuals, family members, doctors or anyone can make a referral with client’s consent.

Please contact us for a referral form and more information.

For More Information:

Telephone: (905) 677-0889

Fax: (905) 677-9141

 Email:admin.brampton@pchs4u.com

Malton Location

2980 Drew RoadUnit #241 Mississauga, ONL4T OAZ

Tel: (905) 677-0889

Fax: (905) 677-9141

Brampton Location

50 Sunny Meadow Blvd.,Unit #201 Brampton, ON, LOR OYZ

Tel: (905) 790 – 0808

Fax: (905) 790 – 0802

We acknowledge the financial support from CW_HIN