Friends (The)

Site: Muskoka

Service: Community and Health Care Services

Record #: MUS1475
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 19 Jan 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Provides support services for individuals with physical disabilities as well as frail, elderly seniors, and those living with age related dementia.

Programs and services include:

Caregiver Support & Respite Programs

  • Caregiver Support Program
  • Respite Programs
  • The Respite Apartment Program
  • Transitional Unit Care

Quality of Life Programs

  • Accessible Housing
  • Adult Day Away Programs
  • Assisted Living
  • Attendant Services/Outreach
  • Seniors' Homemaking Program

Transition Programs

  • Home At Last
  • Post Stroke Program
  • PATH - Priority Assistance to Transition Home

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Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District
Eligibility Call for program specific eligibility
Application Varies by program, call for details
Languages English
Fees Service ; Attendant care and outreach, call for information. Services may be subsidized with a valid Ontario Health Card.

Adult Day Away Programs, $15/day, with financial assistance available. Overnight and Respite, Service is free in client's home.

Address and Location

Located In Community Gravenhurst
Address & Map
141 Sharpe St W
Gravenhurst, ON
Canada P1P 1J1
Intersection Sharpe St W and Muskoka Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-687-5100 ; 1-855-687-5100, Toll Free
Fax 705-687-5108
E-Mail info@thefriends.on.ca
Website https://www.thefriends.on.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supportingneeds 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefriendsltc
Primary Contact Theresa Michell, Support Services Manager; Phone: ext 224; Email: tmichell@thefriends.on.ca
Alternate Contact Shelley Stagg, Program Support; Phone: ext 222; Email: sstagg@thefriends.on.ca
Mailing Address c/o The Friends, 27 Forest St 
Parry Sound, ON 
Canada P2A 2R2

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