Access to supportive care at home, at school or in the community * care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving the hospital to determine the help needed and organize care * care is provided in a community setting such as at home, school, residential facilities or community clinics * provides information on other community services and recommends if necessary

Services available to eligible patients:

• medical care
• nurse practitioner
• personal support
• physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• speech therapy
• social work
• food and nutrition advice (dieticians)
• palliative care
• medical products and equipment
• access to long-term care homes
• access to supportive care (adult day program, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
• auxiliary school health services
• specialized services for people with specific health problems
• referral to other community supports

Other specialized services offered to patients include:

• Health Care Access - helps people find a family doctor
• Home at Last - special program to help patients leaving the hospital to settle into their homes
• School mental health and addictions programs - mental health nurses work within the school
• access to assistance with daily living and supported housing
• access to respite care and convalescent care (short stays and adult day programs)access to long-term care homes, and complex rehabilitation and continuing care beds

Information and Referral - Visit thehealthline.ca for online access to Ontario health care information and services or call the referral line at 1-833-515-1234