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 nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers 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)
- 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 service at 310-2222 - in English or 310-2272 - in French
Children's Health Services - Special health services for children in both the home and school environment * supports children when health care provision is essential to a student’s participation and development in school programs * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses - Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate
Placement Services - Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process * support and information is provided to applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process
Nursing Clinics - Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community
Adult Day Programs - Programs that promote wellness, dignity, and enhance quality of life in a social setting, and provide a much-needed break for persons providing care and support at home * contact Central Registry at 905-281-4443 ext 122 for information and how to apply
Health Care Connect - Refers people 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 * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients
Milton Office - 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 nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers when appropriate
Mississauga Office - 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 and Programs:
- Bayshore Home Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Bayshore-East Mississauga Community Nursing Clinic
- CarePartners Community Nursing Clinic
- Closing the Gap Community Nursing Clinic
- Milton - Acclaim Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Oakville - Acclaim Health Community Nursing Clinic
- Paramed-Georgetown Community Nursing Clinic
- Regional Learning Centre
- Spectrum Community Nursing Clinic
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