
Seniors
This directory is designed to help you find resources on Seniors in Windsor-Essex. These listings were compiled by submissions from the community along with organizations that have supported the LGBTQ2S+ community in Windsor-Essex. If you feel there is an organization or business that should be listed, please submit the information on our submission form.
Resource Links
A Home For All: 2SLGBTQI+ Resources for Long Term Care Homes (Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care)
LGBTQ2S Seniors (Rainbow Health Ontario)
Social isolation of seniors: A focus on LGBTQ seniors in Canada (Government of Canada))
Local Resource connections
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY OF WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY
2135 Richmond Street
Windsor, ONT, N8Y 0A1
Phone: 519-974-2220
Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County is dedicated to serving those with Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementia and their caregivers in the community. There are currently over 6100 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia in Windsor and Essex County. It is projected that these numbers will double within 25 years.
FAMILY SERVICES WINDSOR-ESSEX
1770 Langlois Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N8X 4M5
Phone: 519-966-5010
We offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and youth who are experiencing challenges with relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety, sexuality, separation, divorce, parenting, trauma, self-esteem and emotional regulation and overall wellness. We also provide professional, voluntary and confidential advocacy and support services to families, individuals, couples, older adults and persons with developmental disabilities who need help finding housing, completing forms, or filling out taxes. We also support individuals experiencing hoarding, bullying, or financial distress.
LIFE AFTER FIFTY
635 McEwan Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N9B 2E9
Phone: 519-254-1108
Life After Fifty (LAF) is a multi-service organization and registered charity offering wellness opportunities to people above the age of fifty. We accomplish this by coordinating social, recreational, educational, wellness and volunteer opportunities to have people involved and active. We are a membership based organization and do provide some community services.
LIFE AFTER FIFTY
8787 McHugh St
Windsor, ONT, N8S 0A
Phone: 519-254-1108
Life After Fifty (LAF) is a multi-service organization and registered charity offering wellness opportunities to people above the age of fifty. We accomplish this by coordinating social, recreational, educational, wellness and volunteer opportunities to have people involved and active. We are a membership based organization and do provide some community services.
QCONNECT PLUS
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest
2109 Ottawa Street, Unit #216
Windsor, Ontario, N8Y 1R8
Phone: 226-348-3378
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest’s QConnect Plus seniors program provides opportunities for meaningful social and recreational interactions and engagement for Windsor Essex seniors to increase connections and overcome isolation. QConnect Plus takes place at inclusive, interactive and accessible spaces and includes recreational activities, discussions and workshops as well as meaningful volunteer opportunities.
RAINBOW HEALTH ONTARIO
333 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416-324-4100
Rainbow Health Ontario (RHO) is a province-wide program working to improve access to services and promote the health of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) communities. We provide valuable resources for all stakeholders including: community groups, service providers, researchers, policy makers and educators.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL
313 Main St East Unit 21
Kingsville, ON N9Y 1A7
Phone: 519-733-5784
In 1973, a group of concerned citizens had a vision to create a community sponsored agency that would address the various needs of the people of South Essex. The vision and efforts of two individuals mobilized the communities of South Essex to create the South Essex Community Council. Programs include children/youth, newcomers, seniors, persons with disabilities and employment.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL
215 Talbot St East
Leamington, ON N8H 3X5
Phone: 519-326-8629
In 1973, a group of concerned citizens had a vision to create a community sponsored agency that would address the various needs of the people of South Essex. The vision and efforts of two individuals mobilized the communities of South Essex to create the South Essex Community Council. Programs include children/youth, newcomers, seniors, persons with disabilities and employment.
SOUTH ESSEX COMMUNITY COUNCIL
1168 Drouillard Rd
Windsor, ON N8Y 2R1
Phone: 519-915-5362
In 1973, a group of concerned citizens had a vision to create a community sponsored agency that would address the various needs of the people of South Essex. The vision and efforts of two individuals mobilized the communities of South Essex to create the South Essex Community Council. Programs include children/youth, newcomers, seniors, persons with disabilities and employment.
WINDSOR-ESSEX COMPASSION CARE COMMUNITY
3067 Empress
Windsor, Ontario, N8W 4R5
Phone: 519-890-3582
WECCC believes that everyone needing care deserves great care. Our community is taking action to build a community care system that is good enough for everyone. We provide volunteers and partner with community agencies to provide resources, connections and support so everyone is able to live the best quality of life possible.
WINDSOR FAMILY HEALTH TEAM
2475 McDougall, Suite 245
Windsor, Ontario, N8X 3N9
Phone: 519-250-5656
At the Windsor Family Health Team we’ve taken steps to ensure LGBT people in our community receive culturally sensitive health care services. Our team regularly receives training on LGBT health matters and are proud to declare our clinic a LGBT positive space.
WINDSOR PRIDE COMMUNITY
1770 Langlois Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N8X 4M5
Phone: 519-946-4740
Incorporated in 2006, Windsor Pride Community (WPC) is a charitable organization whose goal is to create a culture of belonging, empowerment and acceptance for Windsor-Essex’s LGBTQ+ community, their families, friends, allies and service providers through the delivery of educational events and workshops, programs and social supports. WPC achieves its mission through education events and workshops to inform and increase understanding of the diversity of biological sex, gender identity and sexual orientation. Workshops and education events are delivered to teachers, school administrators, social workers, health, and home care and service providers, as well as the business and local governmental agencies.