Ontario Health atHome, Brampton office - Ontario Health atHome, Brampton

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 hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care

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 and assisted living)
• access to respite care and convalescent care (short-term stays)
• health support in the school
• specialized services for people living with specific health conditions

Information and Referral - Central West Healthline provides online accessto health, social and community resource information for Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin County, North Etobicoke, Malton and West Woodbridge area

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

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

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

Community Nursing Clinics - nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community

Supported Living - information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing

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, who work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients