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

Services and Programs:

• Home and Community Care