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Organization:
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Ontario Health atHome - Milton Office
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Address:
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611 Holly Ave, Unit 203
Milton, ON
L9T 0K4
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Hours:
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Office: Daily 8:30am-9pm
Open to public: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
On-call Care Coordinator: 9pm-8:30am
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Service Description:
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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 (area code not required)
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 Addiction 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
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 * Health811 (get connected to health care 24/7)
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 for information and how to apply
Other Ontario Health atHome office locations in the region:
Mississauga Office
2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 140
Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8
Etobicoke Office
401 The West Mall, Suite 1001
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5J5
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Application:
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Call * no referral required for most services * referral through school for in-school services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability
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Area Served:
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Mississauga Halton Area
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