- Description
- Non-emergency, community-based service supports vulnerable patients living independently in the community. Aims to reduce 911 calls, emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Services include:
- in-home assessments
- safe home assessments
- scheduled wellness checks
- remote patient monitoring
- direct communication with primary care providers
- diagnostic tests
- Eligibility
- Patients who require additional assistance while living in their home, including high-risk clients living with complex medical issues such as diabetes, COPD and CHF
- Application Process
- Email or fax form Microsoft Word - Community Paramedicine Referal blank form v.2.1 (COVID) (headwatershealth.ca) Referrals from patients, family members or service providers will be reviewed upon receipt to determine eligibility for program. Community Paramedics will make initial contact with the patient within 24 hours after receiving a referral to discuss
- Crisis
- 9-1-1
- Toll Free
- 1-844-791-1182
- Office
- 519-941-0509
- Fax
- 519-941-2486
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- communityparamedic@dufferincounty.ca
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Gary Staples, Deputy Chief - Performance, Quality and Development
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Documents may be required, contact for more information
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
- Last Updated On
- December 7, 2021
- Address
- 325 Blind Line
Orangeville, ON, L9W 5J8
Three Satellite Stations are located in Shelburne on Greenwood St and First Ave E, and in Grand Valley on Hwy 25
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Open 24/7
Community Paramedics are available 24 hours a day/7 days per week Mon-Sun 7 am-10 pm (in-person appointments) Mon-Sun 10 pm-7 am (virtual only) - Service Area(s)
- Dufferin County
