Call * no referral required for most services * referral through school for in-school services
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability
Fees
Covered by OHIP
Executives
Cathy Kelly - Vice President, Ontario Health atHome
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Health care services offered at home, at school, and in the community,
as well as access to supported living programs and long-term care * care
coordinators work with people in the community or leaving the hospital
to determine what help is needed and arrange for care
Services may include:
nursing
nurse practitioner
personal support
physiotherapy and occupational therapy
speech and language therapy
social work
nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
palliative care
medical supplies and equipment
access to long-term care homes
access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
health support in the school
specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
referral to other community supports
Information and Referral - thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone services at 310-2222
Care Connector Program
Refers people through the Health Care Connect program who do not have a doctor to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients * once registered, program participants are assigned to a Care Connector employed by the Ontario Health atHome * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients
Children's Health Support Services
Assess and coordinate access to professional health care services such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, dietetic and personal support services for children with special needs who require assistance in the school setting
In-Home Services
Services may include personal support, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, social work, dietetic services, case management/coordination, medical supplies and dressings, hospital sickroom equipment, laboratory and diagnostic services, determination for drug coverage under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Plan * in-home respite care services available based upon eligibility
Mental Health and Addiction Nurses
Assessments, interventions, education and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation with school staff in regards to mental health or addiction issues as appropriate
Placement Services
Access to health care support at home, at school, or in the community * care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care * care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or Ontario Health atHome community clinic * referral to other community services when appropriate
Telehomecare
Six-month virtual home health care for patients with mild to moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) * patients are provided with equipment for in-home self-monitoring * telehomecare clinicians provide remote assistance to coach and teach health information, and help patients change behaviours to improve self-management of their conditions