Health care and medical in Hamilton, Ontario
CFSHW - Gatekeepers Program - Hamilton/Halton
Offered by Catholic Family Services of Hamilton
In short
An initiative of Catholic Family Services that works in conjunction with health and social service community partners to identify seniors living in severe self-neglect, known as Diogenes Syndrome.
- Who it is for
- Seniors; Seniors, Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7
- How to reach
- Contact through Catholic Family Services of Hamilton: (905) 527-3823 · intake@cfshw.com · Website unreachable when last checked October 2026
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About this service
An initiative of Catholic Family Services that works in conjunction with health and social service community partners to identify seniors living in severe self-neglect, known as Diogenes Syndrome. This service is intended to increase access to support services for vulnerable and at-risk seniors and prevent the need for other services such as hospitalization and long term care.
Client-centered approach to assist seniors living in severe self-neglect to access support services; otherwise described as opening the gate to services
Client criteria:
60+ years of age for Hamilton (49+ for Halton)
Clients typically display:
- Signs of extreme personal neglect: poor hygiene, body odour, wearing dirty or inappropriate clothing
- Signs of extreme domestic neglect: home is in severe disrepair, bad odours, excessive clutter, neglected pets, and lack of food
- Signs of excessive hoarding
- Social withdrawal
- Refusal of assistance
- Lack of concern about living conditions
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 527-3823, email intake@cfshw.com.
- Phone
- (905) 527-3823
- intake@cfshw.com
- Website
- Unreachable when last checked October 2026
Listed in Hamilton, Ontario.
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7Hamilton, Ontario
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