Record #:
CWL0017
Last Modified:
10 Feb 2023
Last Full Update:
02 Dec 2022
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: healthcareathome.ca/centralwest/en |
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Description & Services
| Description | Health care services offered at home, at school, and in the community, as well as access to supported living programs and long-term care * carecoordinators 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 •physiotherapy and occupational therapy •speech and language therapy •social work •nutritional and food counseling (dietitians) •medical supplies and equipment •referral to other community supports Specialized services may include:•access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing and assisted living) •access to respite care and convalescent care (short-term stays) •access to long-term care homes •health support in the school •specialized services for people living with specific health conditions •palliative care Information and Referral - CentralWesthealthline.ca provides online access http://www.centralwesthealthline.ca/ to health, social and community resource information for Brampton, Caledon, Dufferin County, Etobicoke North, Malton and West Woodbridge area Health Care Connect- Refers people who do not have a doctor to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients * once registered, program participants are assigned to a Care Connector employed by the Home and Community Care Services Central West * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients Mental Health and Addictions School Program- Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate Nursing Services in the Clinics -Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community School Health Support Services - Special health services for children who require medical or rehabilitative assistance to attend school, participate in school routines and receive instruction * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools |
| Hours | Daily 8am-8pm * On-call Care Coordinator 8pm-8am |
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Caledon ; Dufferin County ; Etobicoke North ; Malton ; Woodbridge - west |
| Eligibility | People of all ages who are facing challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability |
| Application | Call * no referral required for most services * referral through school for in-school services |
| Fees | None - Covered by OHIP |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretation services for other languages available upon request |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hurontario St and County Court Blvd |
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit 905-874-2999 * www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-796-0040 |
| Fax | 905-796-4671 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-733-1177 |
| centralwest@hccontario.ca | |
| Website | healthcareathome.ca |
| Primary Executive | Cynthia Martineau, Chief Executive Officer; Email: cynthia.martineau@hccontario.ca |
Other Details
| Print Material | Brochures |
| Established | January 2007 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |