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Connects individuals to community health care services:

• information and referral for health services at www.southeasthealthline.ca or by telephone
• coordinates professional home health services and personal care support
• when needed, will connect individuals with organizations to better meet their needs
• if unable to live safely at home with any combination of community services helps investigate living alternatives such as supportive residential options, retirement homes, long term care homes, convalescent and respite care
• access point to Long-term Care Home admission
• Care Connectors help people without family physicians obtain a family health care provider

To find a doctor accepting new patients in Guelph Wellington:

• Health Care Connect makes referrals to a health care provider - family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting patients in the local community (program of the Ontario Ministry of Health)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario - Doctor Search service on website includes family doctors and specialists; does not indicate if a doctor is accepting new patients

The committee actively recruits Family Practitioners. Northumberland Hills Hospital is a ROMP Training Site with opportunities for Medical Student and Resident training. Community site visits are available.

• Volunteer group of citizens representing community agencies and businesses, municipalities, physicians and the Northumberland Hills Hospital.
• Mandate is to attract new family physicians to the area and to lead efforts that are helpful in retaining family physicians working in our communities today.
• Supports residents of West Northumberland looking for a family doctor.

One of 14 networks established by the province, the role of the Home and Community Care Support Services South-East is to plan, integrate and fund local health care, as well as deliver and coordinate high-quality home and community care services.

Connects individuals to community health care services:

• information and referral for health services at www.southeasthealthline.ca or by telephone
• coordinates professional home health services and personal care support
• when needed, will connect individuals with organizations to better meet their needs
• if unable to live safely at home with any combination of community services helps investigate living alternatives such as supportive residential options, retirement homes, long term care homes, convalescent and respite care
• access point to Long-term Care Home admission
• Care Connectors help people without family physicians obtain a family health care provider

Interdisciplinary team providing quality and patient-centered health care

• medical doctors, nurses practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitian, pharmacist, administrative staff and medical residents on the job training for a specialization in family medicine

Programs include:

• anti-coagulation management
• mental health care and counselling
• diabetes
• obstetrics and prenatal care
• foot care
• smoking cessation
• immunization
• well baby
• lactation support
• nutrition and healthy lifestyle
• wound care

Connects individuals to community health care services:

• information and referral for health services at www.southeasthealthline.ca or by telephone
• coordinates professional home health services and personal care support
• when needed, will connect individuals with organizations to better meet their needs
• if unable to live safely at home with any combination of community services helps investigate living alternatives such as supportive residential options, retirement homes, long term care homes, convalescent and respite care
• access point to Long-term Care Home admission
• Care Connectors help people without family physicians obtain a family health care provider

Access to government funded home care services and long-term care homes

• help to navigate the array of community support and health agencies in the community
• information and referral to supportive local service agencies that help people live independently at home

In-Home Services

• Care Coordinator determines needs of client, coordinates and continually evaluates needs
• nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy
• social work, dietetics, medical supplies and equipment
• personal support, help with bathing or dressing

Placement Services

• centralized access for long-term-care homes, nursing homes and homes for the aged
• manage waiting lists
• assist with applications as the needs of the client determine, including applications from hospital
• arrange for short stay in a facility for caregiver relief

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One of 14 networks established by the province, the role of the Home and Community Care Support Services South-East is to plan, integrate and fund local health care, as well as deliver and coordinate high-quality home and community care services.

Connects individuals to community health care services:

• information and referral for health services at www.southeasthealthline.ca or by telephone
• coordinates professional home health services and personal care support
• when needed, will connect individuals with organizations to better meet their needs
• if unable to live safely at home with any combination of community services helps investigate living alternatives such as supportive residential options, retirement homes, long term care homes, convalescent and respite care
• access point to Long-term Care Home admission
• Care Connectors help people without family physicians obtain a family health care provider

Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community. Coordinates admissions into long-term care homes (including short-stay and respite care beds) and into complex continuing care (chronic care)

Coordinates in-home services:

• nursing
• personal support
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• speech language therapy
• social work
• nutritional counselling
• medical supplies and equipment

Coordinates in-school services:

• health care services
• placement into long-term care homes
• information and referral

Specialized programs geared to specific health needs:

• acquired brain injury
• convalescent care
• family services
• school health support
• mental health
• palliative care
• respite care

Information and referral regarding retirement homes, community support services and programs

Provides nutrition presentations to groups, resources and programs

• promotes healthy bodies, healthy minds
• prevention of chronic diseases, infant and child feeding
• provides consultation on nutrition policy development
• promote Canada's Food Guide
• offers free resources
• publishes a directory of registered dietitians in the region
• representation on Food Matters Coalition and foodcoreLGL
• assist with development of community gardens

One of 14 networks established by the province, the role of the Home and Community Care Support Services South-East is to plan, integrate and fund local health care, as well as deliver and coordinate high-quality home and community care services.

Connects individuals to community health care services:

• information and referral for health services at www.southeasthealthline.ca or by telephone
• coordinates professional home health services and personal care support
• when needed, will connect individuals with organizations to better meet their needs
• if unable to live safely at home with any combination of community services helps investigate living alternatives such as supportive residential options, retirement homes, long term care homes, convalescent and respite care
• access point to Long-term Care Home admission
• Care Connectors help people without family physicians obtain a family health care provider

Referral service to link Ontario residents without a regular family health care provider with doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients

Residents register with the program and are asked questions about their health needs * once registered, a Care Connector from the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) will work with the patient to help find a health care provider * priority is given to individuals with greater health needs as decided based on an established clinical process * note that this service does not guarantee a doctor

Refugees can connect with health care providers who deliver transitional health care and services, including primary care, specialist care, and mental health supports * transitional care includes initial assessments, care, and referrals to other health services

Placement services determines eligibility for admission and prioritizes and manages the admission process to long term care facilities. Provides support and information to both applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process. Determines eligibility for Convalescent Care and Short Stay in a long term care facility.

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 the hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care

Services 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 - in English or 310-2272 - in French

Placement Services - Placement services determines eligibility for admission and prioritizes and manages the admission process to long term care facilities. Provides support and information to both applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process. Determines eligibility for Convalescent Care and Short Stay in a long term care facility.

Self Management Program - Offers various workshops in the community that supports both patients and their caregivers in their journey of managing chronic health conditions like chronic pain, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer and lung disease * Participants and their caregivers develop new tools and skills to help them manage the emotional, social and physical aspect of living with a chronic condition, or supporting someone with a chronic health condition.

Services and Programs:

• Nursing Clinic - Scarborough East
• Nursing Clinic - Scarborough North
• Scarborough Health Network, Birchmount Site
• Scarborough Health Network, Centenary Site
• Scarborough Health Network, General Site
• School Health Support Services

Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community. Coordinates admissions into long-term care homes (including short-stay and respite care beds) and into complex continuing care (chronic care)

Coordinates in-home services:

• nursing
• personal support
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• speech language therapy
• social work
• nutritional counselling
• medical supplies and equipment

Coordinates in-school services:

• health care services
• placement into long-term care homes
• information and referral

Specialized programs geared to specific health needs:

• acquired brain injury
• convalescent care
• family services
• school health support
• mental health
• palliative care
• respite care

Information and referral regarding retirement homes, community support services and programs

Community information and referral

• community outreach
• early year program
• assistance filling out forms
• financial literacy
• tax clinic

Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process

Clinical Nurse Consultants:

• facilitate hospice palliative care consultation, education, mentorship and linkages to hospice palliative care resources across the continuum of care
• offer consultation to service providers in person, by telephone, or email to assist with assessment and management of pain and other symptoms
• provide in home assessment for patients and 24/7 on call services
• provide case-based education and mentoring for service providers
• help build capacity among front line service providers in the delivery of hospice palliative care
• link to specialized hospice palliative care resources

Designated lead for hospice palliative care professionals in the Home and Community Care Support Services Central area

Regulating body of the profession * investigates complaints * directory of dietitians available on website

COVID19 -- registered nurse on site, but regular drop-in medical clinic hours have been suspended until further notice


CATCH (Co-ordinated Access to Care for the Homeless) --for persons who are homeless and not connected to services, with or without mental health or addiction problems, referrals through Medical clinic -- call for details

AApricot (Addiction Assessment Psychotherapy Referral in Community of Toronto) program

• assess, motivate and refer underserved substance users to appropriate services
• operates in partnership with Fred Victor (see separate entry) and community physicians

Housing workers/resettlement/crisis intervention counselling -- Monday-Friday, by appointment only

Gambling Addiction Program -- case management and support groups for adults struggling with both homelessness and problem or pathological gambling

Veterans Housing Navigation Team

• intensive case management for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• contact Veterans' Transition Worker

Pastoral Care Program -- counselling and support to meet spiritual needs

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Provides information, referrals, supportive counselling, case management, advocacy * walk-in and outreach services for newcomers, families and homeless people

Provincial regulating body of the profession * investigates consumer complaints * a directory of members is available on the website