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Roblin & District Community Help Centre Drop-In Centre
124 - 2nd Ave
Box 1417
Roblin, MB R0L 1P0
Phone: 937-8276 • Fax: 937-8590
Email: rdchc@mts.net
The Roblin & District Community Help Centre provides support services to seniors to help them to remain independent and live in their own homes. Services include:- Seniors Congregate Meal Program
- Lifeline Response System Handivan
- Assistance in filling out forms
- Information and referral to other services and organizations
- Advocacy
One stop information and referral: The Community Help Centre provides assistance to seniors in filling in a number of forms like Old Age Security, Supplement, Canada Pension Plan, 55 Plus, Home Improvement Programs and others. Remember you must apply for these programs. Even the simplest form can be overwhelming. We are glad to help1 you fill them out.
Do you need information about?- Home Care programs
- Admission to a personal care home
- Renting an apartment at Maple Manor and Roblin Residence
- Support groups such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson disease
- Housecleaning / yard services
- Finding a lost birth certificate or marriage license
The Staff at the Community Help Centre knows how to get you in touch with the right people for your particular needs.
The Community Help Centre is a community non-profit organization governed by an elected local Board of Directs who can serve three two- year terms. The Parkland Regional Health Authority provides a grant to assist with staff salaries. All other operating costs are the responsibility of the local community. The financial support from the Town of Roblin and the R.M. of Shell River and several Roblin organizations, businesses and individuals is supported.
The Roblin & District Community Help Centre is a member and participate in the Donor's Choice campaign.The Drop-In Centre provides office space at no charge.
Congregate Meal ProgramsThe Community Help Centre sponsors congregate meal programs at Roblin Residence and Maple Manor. Suppers are offered secven days a week at RoblinResidence and at Maple Manor. Home- style meals are prepared on site following Canada’s Food Guide. Christmas and Thanksgiving Dinners and the annual joint summer picnic are special occasions.
Here’s what participants say about the meal programs:“I moved here because of the meal program.
“ My health has improved since I started eating properly
“Our cooks are wonderful. They prepare such tasty meals and they really care about us.”
Handivan Do you need a ride to?- Drop-In activities
- Medical appointments
- Shopping
- Hairdresser
- Visiting
- Special outings
Handivan passengers say:“The Handivan drivers are some of the best volunteers in town. They help us with our groceries, get our mail, and they are always so friendly.
“I depend on the Handivan. My son can’t always take me downtown.”
“Our group used the Handivan to go to a meeting in Grandview. We are getting too old to drive any distance.”
PHONE: 937-3859
Lifeline Response SystemHelp is just a button push away. One press of a button worn around the neck puts you in touch with a Lifeline helper. Even if you are not able to speak, Lifeline can still get help for you by calling your “responders”; friends or family members who will come to your home. Lifeline gives you confidence knowing that there someone standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline clients say: “I never feel. alone with Lifeline. It’s like having another friend.”
“I can stay in my own home and my daughter does not worry about me.”
“When I fell on the floor, I just pushed my Lifeline button az*1 my neighbor came over right away.”
Age Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Roblin Age Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Roblinsupports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging.
An Age-Friendly community:- Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
- Encourages healthy, active aging
- Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
- Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
- Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
- Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
- Treats people of all ages with respect
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