Senior Services
Personal Care Homes
Address:
Douglas Campbell Lodge:
160 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3T6
Phone: 204-239-6006
Fax: 204-239-0055
Lions Prairie Manor:
24 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
Phone: 204-857-7864
Fax: 204-857-8207
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/adults-seniors/life-in-a-personal-care-home-pch/
Director of Health Services:- Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides 24-hour facility-based care for people who are no longer able to manage or to live safely at home. Includes 24-hour nursing, food & nutrition, housekeeping, palliative care, physician, personal care services, respite care, social work services, and spiritual care services. Douglas Campbell Lodge has 60 beds and Lions Prairie Manor has 136 beds.
Eligibility: Determined through an assessment and application by a Home Care Case Coordinator.
Cost: Provincial fee structure; daily fee based on individual income.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their locations or the Southern Health website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Other
Portage la Prairie Home Care
Address: 25 Tupper Street North, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3K1
Lions Prairie Manor: 24 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
Phone: 204-239-2410
Fax: 204-239-2443
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/portage-la-prairie/home-care-portage/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides personal care that supplements the care that is already being provided by family, friends, and community resources. Designed to be a support to individuals and family members. Adult Day Programs operate 3 days a week out of Lions Prairie Manor. Family Respite Program is offered at Lions Prairie Manor. Respite offers a period of planned relief to families/caregivers who are committed to maintaining and supporting their loved ones in the community.
Eligibility: Anyone who requires personal care and meet the eligibility criteria
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone their office for more information or to make an appointment.
Hours: N/A
Regional Palliative Care Program
Address: PO Box 538, 111 2nd Avenue South, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0
Phone: 1-204-388-2038
Fax: 1-204-388-2049
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/palliative-careend-of-life/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Palliative Care provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary, integrated end of life care to individuals and their family members throughout illness and bereavement services: medical direction, nursing support, bereavement support, compassionate leave, provincial drug program, and volunteer support.
Eligibility: Anyone - Palliative Care should be considered when: the individual has a chronic/terminal illness, when a cure is no longer possible, when there is evidence of functional or physical decline associated with a chronic or terminal illness.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Southern Health website for more information.
Southern Health - Santé Sud
Address: 180 Centennaire Drive Southport, MB R0H 1N1
Phone: 204-428-2720
Toll Free: 1-800-742-6509
Fax: 204-428-2779
Website: www.southernhealth.ca
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides access to a wide variety of health services to support everyone throughout all stages of life. This includes hospitals, health centres, personal care homes, diagnostic services, home care, Public Health-Healthy Living and mental health programs and services.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website or location for more information on the multiple services offered.
Additional Information: For more information on all services and programs please visit the Southern Health website.
Sunset Palliative Care
Address: PO Box 92 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Phone: 204-857-3746
Fax: 204-857-3746
Website: http://sunsetpalliativecare.org/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides compassionate care to individuals living with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible, they support for the needs of the dying and their families. Financially, the program relies solely on donations and fundraising. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support whether the individual is in the hospital, living in a personal care home, or living at home. The palliative care program also offers drug program benefits, home oxygen benefits and compassionate care leave benefits.
Eligibility: Anyone - individuals or families who have a loved one with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible.
Cost: Free of cost to the individual or their family.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Address:
Douglas Campbell Lodge:
160 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3T6
Phone: 204-239-6006
Fax: 204-239-0055
Lions Prairie Manor:
24 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
Phone: 204-857-7864
Fax: 204-857-8207
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/adults-seniors/life-in-a-personal-care-home-pch/
Director of Health Services:- Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides 24-hour facility-based care for people who are no longer able to manage or to live safely at home. Includes 24-hour nursing, food & nutrition, housekeeping, palliative care, physician, personal care services, respite care, social work services, and spiritual care services. Douglas Campbell Lodge has 60 beds and Lions Prairie Manor has 136 beds.
Eligibility: Determined through an assessment and application by a Home Care Case Coordinator.
Cost: Provincial fee structure; daily fee based on individual income.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their locations or the Southern Health website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Other
Portage la Prairie Home Care
Address: 25 Tupper Street North, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3K1
Lions Prairie Manor: 24 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
Phone: 204-239-2410
Fax: 204-239-2443
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/portage-la-prairie/home-care-portage/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides personal care that supplements the care that is already being provided by family, friends, and community resources. Designed to be a support to individuals and family members. Adult Day Programs operate 3 days a week out of Lions Prairie Manor. Family Respite Program is offered at Lions Prairie Manor. Respite offers a period of planned relief to families/caregivers who are committed to maintaining and supporting their loved ones in the community.
Eligibility: Anyone who requires personal care and meet the eligibility criteria
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone their office for more information or to make an appointment.
Hours: N/A
Regional Palliative Care Program
Address: PO Box 538, 111 2nd Avenue South, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0
Phone: 1-204-388-2038
Fax: 1-204-388-2049
Website: https://www.southernhealth.ca/finding-care/care-by-topic/palliative-careend-of-life/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Palliative Care provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary, integrated end of life care to individuals and their family members throughout illness and bereavement services: medical direction, nursing support, bereavement support, compassionate leave, provincial drug program, and volunteer support.
Eligibility: Anyone - Palliative Care should be considered when: the individual has a chronic/terminal illness, when a cure is no longer possible, when there is evidence of functional or physical decline associated with a chronic or terminal illness.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit the Southern Health website for more information.
Southern Health - Santé Sud
Address: 180 Centennaire Drive Southport, MB R0H 1N1
Phone: 204-428-2720
Toll Free: 1-800-742-6509
Fax: 204-428-2779
Website: www.southernhealth.ca
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides access to a wide variety of health services to support everyone throughout all stages of life. This includes hospitals, health centres, personal care homes, diagnostic services, home care, Public Health-Healthy Living and mental health programs and services.
Eligibility: Anyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website or location for more information on the multiple services offered.
Additional Information: For more information on all services and programs please visit the Southern Health website.
Sunset Palliative Care
Address: PO Box 92 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Phone: 204-857-3746
Fax: 204-857-3746
Website: http://sunsetpalliativecare.org/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides compassionate care to individuals living with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible, they support for the needs of the dying and their families. Financially, the program relies solely on donations and fundraising. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support whether the individual is in the hospital, living in a personal care home, or living at home. The palliative care program also offers drug program benefits, home oxygen benefits and compassionate care leave benefits.
Eligibility: Anyone - individuals or families who have a loved one with a life-threatening or terminal illness, when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible.
Cost: Free of cost to the individual or their family.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: N/A
Rental Units
Oddfellows Towers
Address: 151 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V4
Phone: 204-857-9252
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms (62 Units), with laundry facilities, mobility suites, social programs, building security, wheelchair access and an elevator. Meal Program on Wednesdays and Fridays. Seniors housing.
Eligibility: Please call 204-857-9252 for eligibility inquiries.
How to Access: 204-857-9252
Hours: N/A
Address: 151 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V4
Phone: 204-857-9252
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms (62 Units), with laundry facilities, mobility suites, social programs, building security, wheelchair access and an elevator. Meal Program on Wednesdays and Fridays. Seniors housing.
Eligibility: Please call 204-857-9252 for eligibility inquiries.
How to Access: 204-857-9252
Hours: N/A
Rental Units - Manitoba Housing
Oaktree Towers Rental Units
Address: 805 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3H1
Phone: 204-239-3688
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/housing
Email: [email protected]
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms, with on-site laundry. Wheelchair access, elevator and a congregate meal program. Seniors housing.
Eligibility: To be eligible for assistance under Manitoba Housing you must: be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee, be a person of 18 years of age or older, be able to live independently in a self contained unit, have a good rental history including past and present landlord reference checks, meet income eligibility criteria.
Cost: N/A - specific for each applicants income. More details are available through the Manitoba Housing Rental Housing Program webpage or through a Manitoba Housing Office.
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Portage la Prairie Manitoba Housing branch office by phone, email or on the Manitoba Housing website.
Stephen Apartments Rental Units
Address: 149 4th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1K3
Phone: 204-239-3688
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/housing
Email: [email protected]
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms (68 Units), with laundry facilities, social programs, and a congregate meal program. Seniors housing.
Eligibility: To be eligible for assistance under Manitoba Housing you must: be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee, be a person of 18 years of age or older, be able to live independently in a self contained unit, have a good rental history including past and present landlord reference checks, meet income eligibility criteria. Seniors: +55.
Cost: N/A - specific for each applicants income. More details are available through the Manitoba Housing Rental Housing Program webpage or through a Manitoba Housing Office.
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Portage la Prairie Manitoba Housing branch office by phone, email or on the Manitoba Housing website.
Address: 805 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3H1
Phone: 204-239-3688
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/housing
Email: [email protected]
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms, with on-site laundry. Wheelchair access, elevator and a congregate meal program. Seniors housing.
Eligibility: To be eligible for assistance under Manitoba Housing you must: be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee, be a person of 18 years of age or older, be able to live independently in a self contained unit, have a good rental history including past and present landlord reference checks, meet income eligibility criteria.
Cost: N/A - specific for each applicants income. More details are available through the Manitoba Housing Rental Housing Program webpage or through a Manitoba Housing Office.
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Portage la Prairie Manitoba Housing branch office by phone, email or on the Manitoba Housing website.
Stephen Apartments Rental Units
Address: 149 4th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1K3
Phone: 204-239-3688
Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/housing
Email: [email protected]
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms (68 Units), with laundry facilities, social programs, and a congregate meal program. Seniors housing.
Eligibility: To be eligible for assistance under Manitoba Housing you must: be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee, be a person of 18 years of age or older, be able to live independently in a self contained unit, have a good rental history including past and present landlord reference checks, meet income eligibility criteria. Seniors: +55.
Cost: N/A - specific for each applicants income. More details are available through the Manitoba Housing Rental Housing Program webpage or through a Manitoba Housing Office.
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Portage la Prairie Manitoba Housing branch office by phone, email or on the Manitoba Housing website.
Seniors Complexes - Life Lease
Dalton Grove Estates
Address: 851 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L3
Phone: 204-239-7198
Services: 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Limited indoor parking, wheelchair and elevator access.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through Mary & Jim Hayes c/o 1225 Saskatchewan Ave. E (204-239-7198).
Queen's Court Estates
Address: 1201 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K2
Phone: 204-239-7198
Services: 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking, wheelchair and elevator access.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through Mary & Jim Hayes c/o 1225 Saskatchewan Avenue East (204-239-7198).
Windsor Park Estates
Address: 1225 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3Y6
Phone: 204-239-7198
Services: 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities, Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking, wheelchair and elevator access.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through Mary & Jim Hayes c/o 1225 Saskatchewan Avenue East (204-239-7198).
Address: 851 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L3
Phone: 204-239-7198
Services: 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Limited indoor parking, wheelchair and elevator access.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through Mary & Jim Hayes c/o 1225 Saskatchewan Ave. E (204-239-7198).
Queen's Court Estates
Address: 1201 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K2
Phone: 204-239-7198
Services: 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking, wheelchair and elevator access.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through Mary & Jim Hayes c/o 1225 Saskatchewan Avenue East (204-239-7198).
Windsor Park Estates
Address: 1225 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3Y6
Phone: 204-239-7198
Services: 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities, Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking, wheelchair and elevator access.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through Mary & Jim Hayes c/o 1225 Saskatchewan Avenue East (204-239-7198).
Seniors Housing
Regency House
Address: 164 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P9
Phone: 204-856-3889
Services: 54 Units, Laundry facilities, special services including congregate meal program, tenant companion, 24 hour homecare on site, visiting hairdresser and an elevator.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Regional Health Authority - Central branch in Portage by phone or on the Regional Health Authority website.
Rotary Park
Address: 8-60 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L3
Phone: 204-856-3889
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms, 47 Units, with special services such as congregate meal program and a visiting hairdresser.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Regional Health Authority - Central branch in Portage by phone or on the Regional Health Authority website.
Address: 164 5th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P9
Phone: 204-856-3889
Services: 54 Units, Laundry facilities, special services including congregate meal program, tenant companion, 24 hour homecare on site, visiting hairdresser and an elevator.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Regional Health Authority - Central branch in Portage by phone or on the Regional Health Authority website.
Rotary Park
Address: 8-60 9th Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L3
Phone: 204-856-3889
Services: Bachelor and 1 bedrooms, 47 Units, with special services such as congregate meal program and a visiting hairdresser.
Eligibility: +55
Cost: N/A
How to Access: More information on eligibility, cost, services and housing opportunities in Portage are available through the Regional Health Authority - Central branch in Portage by phone or on the Regional Health Authority website.
Senior's Organizations
Herman Prior Senior Services Centre
Address: 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
Phone: 204-857-6951
Fax: 204-857-6743
Website: www.hermanprior.com
Services: Provides services and activities that are not readily available from other agencies that enhance the lifestyle and well-being of persons 55 years of age and over. Services include a meal program that runs Monday to Friday at noon. Health Care and Support Groups: blood pressure clinic, foot care clinics, hearing clinics, medical equipment loan service, stroke recovery group, Minds in Motion Alzheimer support group. Social and Recreational Activities: Clogging, cribbage, floor curling, day trips, line dancing, painting, pool/snooker, exercise classes, yoga, prior relations genealogy group, floor shuffleboard, square dancing, tai chi, whist, euchre, bridge, pickleball, resistance band and weaving.
Eligibility: Open to all
Cost: Varies depending on activity and if a member.
How to Access: Phone or visit for more information
Hours: Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Meal Program runs Monday to Friday at noon.
Additional Information: Meal Program reservations are required by the day before.
Portage Service for Seniors
Address:165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Phone: 204-239-6312 /204-239-1453
Fax: 204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides services that assist older adults in maintaining and independent lifestyle. Staff and volunteers are available to assist older adults in transportation, socialization, nutrition, and safety needs. . Services include Meals on Wheels Program, Congregate Meal Program, Emergency Response System (Lifeline Program), Driver/Escort (long distance and in-town), Emergency Response Information Kit (ERIK), Home Maintenance (house cleaning, snow removal), Information Resource Centre, Shopping/Errands, Telephone Checks, and Volunteer Visitors.
Eligibility: Ages: 55 year(s) and up (older adults, seniors * allowances may be made in special circumstances)
How to Access: Phone or email for more information.
Hours: Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Additional Information: Portage Service for Seniors is a charitable organization funded in part by Southern Health, Portage Plains United Way and donations.
Portage Service for Seniors Congregate Meal Program
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7,
Meal Program offered at: Oaktree Towers, Oddfellows Towers, Regency House, Rotary Park and Stephens Apartments
Phone: 204-239-6312 /204-239-1453
*For specific apartment complex contact information please refer to Housing or Senior Services.
Fax: 204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Email: [email protected]
Services: Congregate meals resemble a family or friendship setting as much as possible; every party contributes to meal preparation and serving according to capacity, including users, volunteers and the community as a whole.
Eligibility: Seniors 55+ years of age and living in either Stephens Apartments, Oaktree Towers, Oddfellows Towers, Regency House or Rotary Park.
Cost: Congregate Meals: Each meal costs $6.00 - covers the cost of purchasing the food.
How to Access: Phone or email the Portage Service for Seniors, Inc for more details or contact the apartment complexes directly through the contact
Hours: Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Meal Hours: Oddfellows Towers Meal Program runs Wednesdays and Fridays.
Portage Service for Seniors Emergency Response System (Lifeline Program)
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Phone: 204-239-6312 / 204-239-1453
Fax: 1-204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Services: A personal safety program designed to permit at-risk individuals to live at home, with access to help at the push of a button. Subscribers of this system wear a personal help button. If help is needed, the subscriber can push the help button and an electronic message is sent via telephone to the emergency response centre. The emergency response centre will then contact pre-determined responders.
Eligibility: All
Cost: Units are available for a minimal monthly rental fee.
How to Access: Phone or visit for more information
Portage Service for Seniors Meals on Wheels
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Phone: 204-239-6312 / 204-239-1453
Fax: 1-204-857-9080
Website: http://www.mealcall.org/
seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Services: Meals on Wheels Program provides a hot noon meal to persons who are confined to their homes or who for any reason are incapable of preparing meals. A rural delivery service may be planned in the future.
Eligibility: Seniors
Cost: $7.00 a meal
How to Access: Call or visit the agency website for more information.
Hours: Order meals before 10:00 am, meals are delivered hot at noon.
Additional Information: Frozen meals are available by preorder.
Address: 40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
Phone: 204-857-6951
Fax: 204-857-6743
Website: www.hermanprior.com
Services: Provides services and activities that are not readily available from other agencies that enhance the lifestyle and well-being of persons 55 years of age and over. Services include a meal program that runs Monday to Friday at noon. Health Care and Support Groups: blood pressure clinic, foot care clinics, hearing clinics, medical equipment loan service, stroke recovery group, Minds in Motion Alzheimer support group. Social and Recreational Activities: Clogging, cribbage, floor curling, day trips, line dancing, painting, pool/snooker, exercise classes, yoga, prior relations genealogy group, floor shuffleboard, square dancing, tai chi, whist, euchre, bridge, pickleball, resistance band and weaving.
Eligibility: Open to all
Cost: Varies depending on activity and if a member.
How to Access: Phone or visit for more information
Hours: Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Meal Program runs Monday to Friday at noon.
Additional Information: Meal Program reservations are required by the day before.
Portage Service for Seniors
Address:165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Phone: 204-239-6312 /204-239-1453
Fax: 204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides services that assist older adults in maintaining and independent lifestyle. Staff and volunteers are available to assist older adults in transportation, socialization, nutrition, and safety needs. . Services include Meals on Wheels Program, Congregate Meal Program, Emergency Response System (Lifeline Program), Driver/Escort (long distance and in-town), Emergency Response Information Kit (ERIK), Home Maintenance (house cleaning, snow removal), Information Resource Centre, Shopping/Errands, Telephone Checks, and Volunteer Visitors.
Eligibility: Ages: 55 year(s) and up (older adults, seniors * allowances may be made in special circumstances)
How to Access: Phone or email for more information.
Hours: Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Additional Information: Portage Service for Seniors is a charitable organization funded in part by Southern Health, Portage Plains United Way and donations.
Portage Service for Seniors Congregate Meal Program
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7,
Meal Program offered at: Oaktree Towers, Oddfellows Towers, Regency House, Rotary Park and Stephens Apartments
Phone: 204-239-6312 /204-239-1453
*For specific apartment complex contact information please refer to Housing or Senior Services.
Fax: 204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Email: [email protected]
Services: Congregate meals resemble a family or friendship setting as much as possible; every party contributes to meal preparation and serving according to capacity, including users, volunteers and the community as a whole.
Eligibility: Seniors 55+ years of age and living in either Stephens Apartments, Oaktree Towers, Oddfellows Towers, Regency House or Rotary Park.
Cost: Congregate Meals: Each meal costs $6.00 - covers the cost of purchasing the food.
How to Access: Phone or email the Portage Service for Seniors, Inc for more details or contact the apartment complexes directly through the contact
Hours: Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Meal Hours: Oddfellows Towers Meal Program runs Wednesdays and Fridays.
Portage Service for Seniors Emergency Response System (Lifeline Program)
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Phone: 204-239-6312 / 204-239-1453
Fax: 1-204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Services: A personal safety program designed to permit at-risk individuals to live at home, with access to help at the push of a button. Subscribers of this system wear a personal help button. If help is needed, the subscriber can push the help button and an electronic message is sent via telephone to the emergency response centre. The emergency response centre will then contact pre-determined responders.
Eligibility: All
Cost: Units are available for a minimal monthly rental fee.
How to Access: Phone or visit for more information
Portage Service for Seniors Meals on Wheels
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Phone: 204-239-6312 / 204-239-1453
Fax: 1-204-857-9080
Website: http://www.mealcall.org/
seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Services: Meals on Wheels Program provides a hot noon meal to persons who are confined to their homes or who for any reason are incapable of preparing meals. A rural delivery service may be planned in the future.
Eligibility: Seniors
Cost: $7.00 a meal
How to Access: Call or visit the agency website for more information.
Hours: Order meals before 10:00 am, meals are delivered hot at noon.
Additional Information: Frozen meals are available by preorder.
Transportation
Portage Handi-Van
Phone: 204-239-1300
Website: http://www.accesstotravel.gc.ca/19.aspx?CarrierCd=459&CityCd=315&lang=en
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides service to persons 55 years of age and older, and to individuals with mobility disadvantages of any age.
Eligibility: Persons 55 years of age and older, and mobility disadvantaged individuals of any age.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Call Portage Handi-Van for a booking or more information.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm. Monday to Sunday and holidays: after hours and out of town trips are available through advance booking (special rates)
Phone: 204-239-1300
Website: http://www.accesstotravel.gc.ca/19.aspx?CarrierCd=459&CityCd=315&lang=en
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides service to persons 55 years of age and older, and to individuals with mobility disadvantages of any age.
Eligibility: Persons 55 years of age and older, and mobility disadvantaged individuals of any age.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Call Portage Handi-Van for a booking or more information.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm. Monday to Sunday and holidays: after hours and out of town trips are available through advance booking (special rates)
Portage Service for Seniors Transportation Program
Phone: 204-239-6312 or 204-239-1453
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East Portage la Prairie MB R1N 0L7
Fax: 204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Services: Local and distance transportation with companion for a reasonable fee.
Cost: $15.00 local for three stops or two hours, $70.00 to Winnipeg return. For other destinations please contact the office. Weekend transportation may be available. Call in advance to book.
How to Access: Call the office to set up a driver. Twenty four hours’ notice is recommended.
E-Mail: [email protected] for further information.
Phone: 204-239-6312 or 204-239-1453
Address: 165 Saskatchewan Avenue East Portage la Prairie MB R1N 0L7
Fax: 204-857-9080
Website: http://seniors.cimnet.ca/19C45_51T31160T50T1930
Services: Local and distance transportation with companion for a reasonable fee.
Cost: $15.00 local for three stops or two hours, $70.00 to Winnipeg return. For other destinations please contact the office. Weekend transportation may be available. Call in advance to book.
How to Access: Call the office to set up a driver. Twenty four hours’ notice is recommended.
E-Mail: [email protected] for further information.
Other
Manitoba Hydro & The Salvation Army - Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Address: The Salvation Army Portage la Prairie Corps: 220 Duke Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0S6
Private donation mailing address: The Salvation Army, 324 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0L5
Contact: Major Brenda Coles, Portage la Prairie Community Corps
Phone: Portage Program Director: 204-239-7213
To make private donations call Toll Free: 1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376)
Wesbite: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/community/neighbours_helping_neighbours/index.shtml
Services: Program that provides referrals to community support services, counselling and job training, one-time emergency funding to assist with energy bills to lower income individuals, families, and seniors who are unable to pay their energy bill due to personal hardship or crisis.
Eligibility: Eligible if you: are not receiving social assistance; are currently in 60 days arrears or greater; have a final or Shut off/Disconnection notice; have not previously received assistance from this program, are willing to meet with the Salvation Army to fill out an application and provide proof of income for all household members for the current year; are willing to submit an application to Manitoba Hydro's Affordable Energy Program. In order to receive assistance, one must make an appointment with the Salvation Army Neighbours Helping Neighbours program director (Portage number provided).
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the Salvation Army Portage la Prairie Corps for more information. Contact the Salvation Army Neighbours Helping Neighbours program director in Portage (number provided). Visit the Manitoba Hydro website for more details.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Neighbours Helping Neighbours relies on private and corporate donations to fund its services. Private donations can be made tax-deductible. Make an online donation: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/community/neighbours_helping_neighbours/neighbours_form.html or make a monthly donation on your energy bill (form downloadable) or call 1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376) or mail a cheque to the mailing address provided.
MEDIchair
Address: 1810 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0N9
Phone: 204-857-3900
Toll Free: 1-888-802-4857
Fax: 1-204-239-1462
Website: http://www.medichair.com/
Services: Provides Home Medical Equipment (HME) with selections of Home Medical Equipment and Home Health Care products designed to enhance the quality of life, increase mobility, and provide a safe and accessible environment for the home. Provides Free In-Home Assessments. A full list of products and help is available on their website.
Eligibility: N/A - targeted at but not limited to senior citizens.
Cost: N/A - free in-home assessments available.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information and to request a free in-home assessment.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Address: The Salvation Army Portage la Prairie Corps: 220 Duke Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0S6
Private donation mailing address: The Salvation Army, 324 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0L5
Contact: Major Brenda Coles, Portage la Prairie Community Corps
Phone: Portage Program Director: 204-239-7213
To make private donations call Toll Free: 1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376)
Wesbite: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/community/neighbours_helping_neighbours/index.shtml
Services: Program that provides referrals to community support services, counselling and job training, one-time emergency funding to assist with energy bills to lower income individuals, families, and seniors who are unable to pay their energy bill due to personal hardship or crisis.
Eligibility: Eligible if you: are not receiving social assistance; are currently in 60 days arrears or greater; have a final or Shut off/Disconnection notice; have not previously received assistance from this program, are willing to meet with the Salvation Army to fill out an application and provide proof of income for all household members for the current year; are willing to submit an application to Manitoba Hydro's Affordable Energy Program. In order to receive assistance, one must make an appointment with the Salvation Army Neighbours Helping Neighbours program director (Portage number provided).
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the Salvation Army Portage la Prairie Corps for more information. Contact the Salvation Army Neighbours Helping Neighbours program director in Portage (number provided). Visit the Manitoba Hydro website for more details.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Neighbours Helping Neighbours relies on private and corporate donations to fund its services. Private donations can be made tax-deductible. Make an online donation: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/community/neighbours_helping_neighbours/neighbours_form.html or make a monthly donation on your energy bill (form downloadable) or call 1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376) or mail a cheque to the mailing address provided.
MEDIchair
Address: 1810 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0N9
Phone: 204-857-3900
Toll Free: 1-888-802-4857
Fax: 1-204-239-1462
Website: http://www.medichair.com/
Services: Provides Home Medical Equipment (HME) with selections of Home Medical Equipment and Home Health Care products designed to enhance the quality of life, increase mobility, and provide a safe and accessible environment for the home. Provides Free In-Home Assessments. A full list of products and help is available on their website.
Eligibility: N/A - targeted at but not limited to senior citizens.
Cost: N/A - free in-home assessments available.
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information and to request a free in-home assessment.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1