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Organization:
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Ontario Health atHome - Burlington
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Address:
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440 Elizabeth St, 4th Fl
Burlington, ON
L7R 2M1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Elizabeth St and James St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Telephone inquiries: Daily 8:30am-8:30pm
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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, nursing or Ontario Health atHome 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 Ontario Health atHome 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 - The public can access information and referral services 365 days a year from 8:30am-8:30pm * system navigation * access to community resources * assistance with referrals
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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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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website * French interpretation available upon request
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