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 or 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 Services 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 - Visit thehealthline.ca for online access to Ontario health care information and services or call the telephone referral service at 310-2222 in English or 310-2272 in French

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• Community Nursing Clinics Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community
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• 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 employed by the Home and Community Care Support Services  * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients
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• In-Home Services Health care services to people in their own homes
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• Information and Referral Provides information on health care services available in the community or in-home * assesses needs of new clients * Connects clients with health care resources
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• Mental Health and Addictions School Program 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
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• Ontario Telehomecare Program 6 month telephone coaching, support and monitoring program patients with mild to moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) * equipment provided (blood pressure, weigh scale, pulse oximeter and tablet) to report on health daily * weekly discussions with telehomecare nurse
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• School Health Support Services Special health services for children who require medical or rehabilitative assistance to attend school, participate in school routines and receive instruction * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools

Services and Programs:

• Owen Sound Office
• St Thomas Office
• Stratford Office
• Woodstock Office