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- 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
- 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
- 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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- 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.
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
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
- community outreach
- early year program
- assistance filling out forms
- financial literacy
- tax clinic
- complementary therapies (online)
- children and youth support programs including Young Carers (online)
- bereavement one on one support and group support (online)
- caregiver one on one support and group support (online)
- daily programming for palliative clients (online)
- expressive arts group
- referrals to hospice programs outside catchment area
- practical assistance and personal care
- emotional and social support
- respite for caregivers
- complementary therapies
- children and youth support programs including Young Carers (see separate entry)
- bereavement support
- expressive arts group
- referrals to hospice programs outside catchment area
AApricot program: 416-869-3619 ext 238
Gambling Addiction Program: 416-869-3619 ext 245 or 260
Veterans Housing Navigation Team: 416-896-3619 ext 276, Helmets to Hardhats ext 228
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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
Gambling Addiction Program -- case management and support groups for adults struggling with both homelessness and problem or pathological gambling (temporarily closed, call for details on re-opening of program)
Veterans Housing Navigation Team
- intensive case management for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- contact Veterans' Transition Worker
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Provides representation, leadership and support to 36 hospital-based sexual assault and domestic violence treatment centres collaboration in research, education and training activities to establish standardization in service provision
Information on health options and centre locations for victims/survivors of violence
- direct services for victims/survivors provided by member centres
- online training modules for service providers
- resource library
Services may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counseling (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