Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-810-0000, Toll Free
Toll Free Phone 1-800-810-0000
Fax 1-866-655-6402
E-Mail access@hccontario.ca
Website healthcareathome.ca/region/hamilton-niagara-haldimand-brant/
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Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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 Home and Community Care Support Services community clinic. Referral to other community services when appropriate.

Services available to eligible patients may include:

  • nursing
  • nurse practitioner
  • personal support
  • physiotherapy and occupational therapy
  • speech and language therapy
  • social work
  • nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
  • end-of-life care
  • medical supplies and equipment (patient-specific supplies for Home and Community Care Support care, such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
  • 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 - Home and Community Care Support Services Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant offers information and referral services through My Health GPS. The public can access My Health GPS 365 days a year from 8:30 am-8:30 pm

  • system navigation
  • access to community resources
  • assistance with referrals
Hours

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Home and Community Care phone lines Mon-Sun 8:30 am-8:30 pm

Areas Served Brant County ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County
Eligibility People of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability
Application

Call * no referral required for most services * referral through school for in-school services

Languages English; French - Reception
Fees None - covered by OHIP

Site Information

Located In Community Hamilton
Address & Map
211 Pritchard Rd
Unit 1
Hamilton, ON
Canada L8J 0G5
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

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