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Wellington Psychiatric Outreach Program

Life Skills and Basic Cooking Skills

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Record #: HAM5539 Last Modified: 27 Apr 2012 Last Full Update: 27 Apr 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesCommunity Health - Mental Health ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL)
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Address & Map
40 Wellington St N
Hamilton, ON L8R 1M8
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionWellington St N and King St E
WardWard 3
Office Phone905-522-9767
Fax905-522-9826
E-Mailwpop@cogeco.net
Contact Information
Primary ContactMarta Jarosinski, Occupational Therapist; Phone: ext 216
Primary ExecutiveRobert Foster, Executive Director; Phone: ext 203
Description & Services
DescriptionThis group provides an opportunity to learn and practice home management skills * This includes:  
 
* Meal planning 
* Grocery shopping 
* Making a grocery list 
* Food preparation 
* Cooking skills 
* Basic nutrition, as well as safe preparation, storage and handling of food 
 
The group also encourages normal social interaction in a group setting
HoursWed 9 am-12:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Adults with a serious mental illness (Call the program for more detailed criteria).
ApplicationA signed consent form, contact person information and an interview are required.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingMinistry of Health
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Service CategoriesHome Management Instruction ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Psychiatric Occupational Therapy ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness