Community Support Services
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Please note that anyone interested in benefiting from The Teapot’s services must live in Lachine and contact the Intervention Team.
Our team is ready to provide you with the support you and your family need when faced with the realities of ageing and the challenges that come with it. We offer essential services to allow Lachine’s 50+ community to maintain their independence and their quality of life.
Shop For Program
Thanks to a partnership with Metro, our ‘Shop For’ program allows participants to order groceries by phone or email and have them delivered right to their door. There is no delivery fee and no minimum order. Several payment options are available.
For more information, please contact Theresa, the Social Services Worker:
Grocery orders must be in by Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Deliveries take place on Friday.
Shop With Program
Our ‘Shop With’ program provides our members an opportunity to get a ride on our minibus to and from the grocery store. Our volunteers will assist with carrying your bags to your door. The program takes place every Thursday and rotates between Metro, IGA and Maxi.
The cost for this service is 7.00$.
For more information, please contact Rebecca:
Transport
This service provides Lachine residents with transportation through volunteer drivers and taxi vouchers. Transportation is available for medical appointments on the island of Montreal, as well as errands within Lachine.
*Changes to pricing will be in effect as of November 1st. Please see the updates page for more details: Read more.
For more information on this program,
please contact the Social Services Coordinator:
*Please note that 5-7 business days‘ notice is required for requests.
Case Management
Our Intervention Team provides individual support in partnership with the public sector and community agencies to ensure the best service and support available.
This includes (but is not limited to):
- Needs Assessments
- Referrals
- Advocacy
- Assistance with Forms
- Crisis Intervention
- Follow-ups
For more information, please contact Jackie the Social Services Coordinator:
Foot Care
Our foot care services are provided by professionals and caring nurses who have received their certifications in foot care. Services are offered at the Teapot ($40) or in home ($45).
To book an appointment, please contact Jackie the Social Services Coordinator:
Friendly Calls & Visits
Our Friendly Calls & Visits program provides an opportunity for our members to build relationships to help break isolation. Calls & Visits take place once a week, and can consist of a friendly conversation, going on a walk or even playing a card game!
For more information, please contact Theresa:
Income Tax Clinic
Our Income Tax Clinic is provided by our patient bookkeeper to assist members with filing their taxes during tax season.
To find out if you qualify, please contact Jackie the Social Services Coordinator:
(514) 637-5627
jackiec@theteapot.org
Tech Support
The Teapot offers one-on-one technical support to our members to answer your questions related to your smartphones, tablets, smartphones, Zoom training or other basic technological assistance.
If you are interested in having personalized tech help at the centre, on the phone, or via video chat, please contact Michelle:
We will then coordinate your appointment with a capable volunteer.
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