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Hospital to Home Program

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835 King St W
Kitchener, ON
N2G 1G3
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Switchboard: 519-742-3611
Automated Switchboard: 519-749-4300
iconPath Daily 24 hours * visiting hours vary by department

Application

Referrals accepted from hospital staff

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults with function impairment being discharged from hospital * must be medically stable and able to transfer independently

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Provides translation services for several languages, including interpretation support for community members that are deaf or hard of hearing

Area Served

Waterloo Region

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible

Description of Services

Community support services to promote successful discharges from either in-patient hospital stays or emergency departments * provides people services to regain strength and independence.

Services may include:
  • frozen meal delivery
  • transportation home from hospital
  • transportation for follow up medical appointments
  • homemaking services
  • home safety assessment
  • wellness check ins
  • communication with other support services
Last Updated: Oct 21, 2025: Suggest an edit