Explore the programs and services available to adults aged 55 and older in Mississauga, and find important information for older adults living in the City.
The City offers a wide range of programs for residents. Here are some of our more popular activities which might suit older adults:
If you’re thinking about returning to work or want to get a part-time job, you can contact Employment Ontario. They offer guidance and information to older adults, such as retraining and updating your resume.
There are also a number of volunteering roles in Mississauga, which are a great way to meet new people and feel part of the community.
Ontario’s Senior Drivers Licence Renewal Program helps keep older adults driving for as long as they can safely do so. The province also offers group education sessions to refresh your knowledge of driving in general, and outlines some of the effects aging has on driving.
If you do not own a vehicle, Mississauga’s transit service MiWay offers discounts for seniors. For travel options outside the City, Go Transit and VIA Rail also offer reduced rates for older adults.
The Region of Peel Police offer safety tips for seniors, including how to avoid the latest scams and frauds, and also safety advice for your home and when you’re out of the house.
The Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) has plenty of important information on home fire safety, including fire escape plans, and also when you should call 911 and what number to use in non-emergencies.
There are three hospitals in Mississauga, Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre. You can find out more about the specialized services they offer at trilliumhealthpartners.ca.
Finally, our Emergency Management team provides information on what to do during weather events, like extreme cold, heat or flooding.
There are many financial assistance programs available to older adults, offered by the City of Mississauga, the Region of Peel, the Province of Ontario and also federal income programs.
The City of Mississauga offers a tax rebate on annual property taxes for low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities who own and occupy their own home.
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities may be eligible for a subsidy to offset their stormwater charge.
The City’s Outdoor Maintenance Subsidy Program provides eligible residents with a subsidy on a per-household, per-year basis to assist with the costs of outdoor maintenance.
A fee assistance program gives residents living in low-income households the chance to participate in recreation and culture activities.
Helps residents by clearing space in the snow windrow at the end of their driveway after a snow plow has cleared the road.
The MiWay Affordable Transit Program provides low-income residents living in Mississauga with access to affordable public transit.
MiWay offers a $1.00 cash fare to seniors during off-peak hours on weekdays (from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after 7 p.m.) and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
The Region of Peel offers seniors, age 65 or older a number of social support programs such as Meals on Wheels, help with groceries, medication and other errands.
Canada HomeShare matches older adults who have a spare room in their homes with post-secondary students who need a place to live and can help around the home.
The Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) ensures a guaranteed minimum income for Ontario seniors by providing monthly payments to qualifying pensioners.
It helps seniors in Ontario pay for housing, food and other costs of living.
If you have a disability and need help with your living expenses, you may be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
The Ontario Drug Benefit (OBD) covers most of the costs of more than 4,400 prescription drugs. Persons 65 years or older qualify for the ODB. Lower income seniors can qualify for a reduced co-payment.
The Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC) is designed to help low-to-moderate income Ontario residents with the sales tax on energy and with property taxes.
The Ontario Energy Board’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides low-income customers emergency financial assistance to pay their gas or electricity bills.
The Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant helps low-to-moderate income seniors with the cost of their property taxes.
The Ontario Seniors’ Public Transit Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit to help seniors with public transit costs.
Provides home or vehicle modifications to eligible individuals and families to enable children and adults with disabilities that restrict mobility to continue living safely in their homes, avoid job loss and participate in their communities.
If you own a property that houses one or more disabled people or one or more seniors 65 or older, you may be eligible for a tax exemption for a portion of your property.
If you have a long-term physical disability, you can get help paying for equipment and supplies when you qualify for the Assistive Devices Program.
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security (OAS) pension recipients who have a low income and are living in Canada.
The Allowance for the Survivor is a benefit available to people aged 60 to 64 who have a low income, who are living in Canada, and whose spouse or common-law partner has died.
There are a number of valuable services for older adults at a regional, provincial and federal level.
Peel Database is a directory of services in the Region of Peel. You can use it to find a variety of programs and services such as home care, food banks and multicultural groups.
Home and Community Care Support Services organizations in Ontario have a focused mandate to deliver local health care services such as home and community care, access to community services and long-term care home placement.
Mississauga Residents are serviced by Home and Community Care Services Central West (Malton) and Home and Community Care Services Mississauga Halton.
The ministry helps seniors and people with disabilities stay independent, active, and socially connected.
Find information on home, community and residential care services.
Get free medical advice over the phone on 1-866-797-0000 or call the TTY number on 1-866-797-0007.
Get help for mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction and problems with gambling.
Information on the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security pension and related benefits, the Canadian retirement income calculator and retirement planning.
If you need help or someone to talk to, call Crisis Services Canada on 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you’re a current or former member of the CAF or RCMP, or a family member, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) have targeted services and benefits to improve your well-being.
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a volunteer agency and charitable organization dedicated to assisting Canadians who are blind or living with vision loss, and to provide information about vision health for all Canadians.
The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) is the largest, most comprehensive resource for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Canada. The CHS provides sign language interpreting, one-on-one language development, sign language instruction, speechreading training, hearing testing, hearing aids, and counselling.
Call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits) to speak to our Customer Service team.
They can answer questions about City services and programs, or help you contact the right City department.
To speak to someone about community and social services in the Region of Peel, call 211 or visit 211ontario.ca.