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OCSA is the voice of the home & community care sector. Our 230 member organizations employ 22,000 en

The Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) is the voice of the home and community support sector. Across the province each year, more than one million people receive home care and community support services (CSS) such as in-home nursing, therapy and personal support, Meals on Wheels®, adult/Alzheimer day programs, transportation to medical appointments, respite for family caregivers, hospice/palliative care, supportive housing and attendant services for persons with disabilities. These services are important, cost-effective measures that prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency room visits and premature institutionalization. OCSA’s members provide home care services contracted by Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) and community support services directly funded by the 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) in Ontario.

09/25/2025

Caregivers are the silent backbone of our health system, yet many wait until they are in crisis before reaching out for help.

At 2025, join Alia Pota The Ontario Caregiver Organization to learn practical strategies for recognizing and supporting caregivers early. Explore simple tools, peer learning, and coaching strategies that foster a culture where caregivers are valued and supported as essential partners in care.

This is one of many solution-focused sessions you will not want to miss.

Register today: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

09/17/2025

From music therapy to playful traditions, OCSA members are showing what it means to build healthier, connected communities.

Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario - formerly BISH is helping clients recover through Neurologic Music Therapy, using evidence-based approaches that engage body and mind.

St. Clair O’Connor Community hosted its annual Watermelon Eating Contest, bringing laughter, wellness, and togetherness to residents and neighbours.

Explore the posters to see how our members are making an impact across Ontario!

09/09/2025

This week, the OCC is spotlighting Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA)!

Member organizations at the OCSA provide services that help seniors and people with disabilities live independently in their homes and communities. The OCSA advocates on behalf of their members to promote a strong and stable home care and community sector across Ontario.

Alongside its advocacy work, the OCSA also creates partnerships, facilitates knowledge sharing, and offers training, resources, and benefits for members.

To learn more about the Ontario Community Support Association, visit their website: https://www.ocsa.on.ca/

09/05/2025

How do you meet the cultural and dietary needs of a growing diverse senior population? Meals on Wheels programs across Ontario are finding innovative answers.

At 2025, join Yukari Seko from Toronto Metropolitan University as she leads a session on culturally inclusive food provision and how it can strengthen health and wellbeing in care and support services.

This is one session you won’t want to miss, and it’s just the beginning of what 2025 has to offer.

Register today: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

09/04/2025

Calling all changemakers 👇

Hack the System: Innovating Harm Reduction Strategies for Palliative Care of Vulnerable Populations is one of the most hands-on sessions at CommunityConnect 2025 — and it’s designed for people who want to challenge the status quo.

Learn from the innovative Journey Home Hospice model, then participate in a live “hack-a-thon” where you’ll work with peers to develop practical, harm-reducing strategies for vulnerable populations at end of life.

🛠 Interactive and action-oriented
🤝 Rooted in compassion and equity
🔧 Designed to build real-world solutions

And that’s just one session. CommunityConnect 2025 also features workshops on rural integration, Healthy Ageing Community Hubs, primary care reform, digital innovation and more.

👉 Join the movement toward more inclusive and community-based care: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

09/03/2025

Home and community care is about building healthier communities for today and tomorrow.

ESS Support Services - Etobicoke Services for Seniors (ESS) is growing fresh food indoors at their 30 Rosemount respite care centre through the Greenwall Project in partnership with Just Vertical and Seneca Polytechnic. The project explores how vertical farming can strengthen food security, sustainability, and mental wellness.

This is one more way OCSA members are making a lasting impact in their communities.

08/28/2025

Remote care monitoring has huge potential to improve outcomes and reduce hospital visits, but adoption has been slow. At 2025, see how frontline nursing insight can turn potential into practice.

Tracey Turriff from VHA Home HealthCare highlights key findings on how nurses view remote care monitoring, which patients benefit most, and what is needed to make it work in daily practice.

Don’t miss this session and many more thought-provoking workshops at 2025 designed to help lead change with practical solutions.

Register today: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

08/26/2025

Primary and community care need to work together to build a more connected, prevention-focused health system — and that’s exactly what we’ll explore in Upstream Impact by Design: Strengthening Integration Between Primary and Home & Community Care, a featured plenary at 2025 (in partnership with Santis Health).

✅ Hear real-world examples of integration
✅ Learn from OCSA members and primary care partners
✅ Gain practical strategies you can put into practice
✅ Join an interactive Q&A with sector experts

And remember — this is only one of the many timely and action-oriented sessions on offer at CommunityConnect 2025. With workshops on rural integration, Healthy Ageing Community Hubs, digital innovation and much more, the conference is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of care in Ontario.

Register now: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

08/22/2025

The future of care is arriving faster than ever. AI is already reshaping how we work, connect, and lead. At CommunityConnect 2025, you will learn how to turn that shift into a breakthrough for your organization.

Hosted by Steph Ouellet from Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, see how AI can lighten workloads, protect team well being, and create more time for what matters most.

This is one of many powerful, solutions focused sessions you will find at CommunityConnect 2025.

Sign up today help shape the future of care: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

08/21/2025

Only 2 booths left at the 2025 Tradeshow!

This is your chance to:
- Connect with 400+ leaders and decision-makers in healthcare
- Build valuable partnerships
- Showcase your solutions where they matter most

Exhibitors rave about the energy, the organization, and the lasting impact of this event.

Do not miss your chance to be part of it. Make your mark at and secure your booth today: https://loom.ly/5JITBWQ

08/20/2025

Home and community care matters for everyone, at every stage of life. Our members are making that clear through their leadership and community impact!

Saint Elizabeth Foundation is expanding access to compassionate end-of-life care for vulnerable populations. Learn more about this important work at 2025.

Ancaster Community Services Services is helping kids start school ready to succeed with their annual Backpack Drive.

Partners Community Health hosted their first on-site cancer screening event for staff.

These stories reflect the commitment and care our members bring to their communities every day. Click through the posters below to learn more and show your support!

08/19/2025

CommunityConnect 2025 is just around the corner — and this year’s conference is all about bringing sectors together and showing how integration really works.

✅ Hear real-world stories in Bridging the Gap: Real Stories of Integrating CSS and Primary Care in Rural Communities
✅ Learn how team-based care is improving outcomes in rural Ontario
✅ Explore bold models like Healthy Ageing Community Hubs that unite health, housing and social supports
✅ Walk away with ideas, tools and strategies you can use right away

Join health professionals from across the province and be part of the movement toward a more connected, community-based future for living and aging well.

Register today: https://loom.ly/HP-lwe0

Address

180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1400-B
Toronto, ON
M5G1Z8

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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+14162563010

Website

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