WrapAround for Older Adults Expands Support in Northumberland

Community Care Northumberland is expanding its WrapAround for Older Adults program thanks to new funding through a three-year Grow Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.


The WrapAround model brings together older adults, caregivers, community members, volunteers and service providers to create a circle of support around individuals with complex needs. At its core, the program is about helping people identify what matters most to them, build on their strengths and connect with the supports they need to live well.


This new funding will allow Community Care Northumberland to add dedicated WrapAround Facilitators and support more older adults across Northumberland County. The program helps people who may be facing challenges such as social isolation, declining health, caregiver stress, housing instability or difficulty navigating multiple services and systems.


Through the WrapAround process, participants work alongside a team of people they trust—including family members, friends, volunteers, healthcare providers and community organizations—to create a plan that reflects their goals, priorities and unique circumstances. By bringing everyone together around the same table, the program helps build stronger connections, improve coordination and ensure support is centred around the individual.


A key part of the program's success is the dedication of its WrapAround Peer Support Mentors. Through their willingness to listen, offer guidance and walk alongside participants, these volunteers help bring the WrapAround approach to life in a meaningful way.


By strengthening collaboration across health and community services, WrapAround helps older adults remain independent, stay connected to their communities and access support before challenges become crises. This investment will help more older adults in Northumberland receive the coordinated, person-centred support they need to continue living well at home and in their community.



If you know someone who may benefit from WrapAround support, or if you're interested in becoming part of a growing network of volunteers helping older adults thrive in their communities, learn more about the program at ohtnorthumberland.ca/WrapAround. The webpage includes information about referrals, program eligibility and opportunities to get involved.

 

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