Home and Community Care Support Services Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant
Site: Burlington Office
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Record #:
OAK4397
Last Full Update:
21 Mar 2022
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | Burlington Branch serves the Burlington area of Halton Region
Ways to file a complaint, concern, or compliment include:
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Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-639-5228 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-810-0000 |
| Fax | 905-639-8704 |
| access@lhins.on.ca | |
| Website | www.healthcareathome.ca/hnhb |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HNHBLHIN/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HNHB_LHINgage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hnhblhin |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) | One of 14 organizations established across the province to plan, integrate and fund local health care as well as coordinate and deliver home and community care and services |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Established | 1997 |
| Primary Executive | Cynthia Martineau, Chief Executive Officer |
| Alternate Executive | Martina Rosza, Vice President, Home and Community Care |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Provides 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 or Home and Community Care Services community clinic * referral to other community services when appropriate Services available to eligible patients may include: * nursing * personal support * physiotherapy * occupational therapy * speech-language therapy * social work * nutritional counseling * end-of-life care * medical supplies and equipment * access to long-term care homes * access to supported living (adult day programs, assisted living, supportive housing, retirement homes, and short stay care) * school health support services * specialized services for people living with specific health conditions * referral to other community supports * Burlington Nursing Care Centre Information and Referral offered through My Health GPS, 1-800-810-0000 (available Mon-Sun 8:30 am-8:30 pm): system navigation * access to community resources * assistance with referrals |
| Hours | Burlington office: Mon–Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm My Health GPS: Mon-Sun 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | People of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability |
| Application | Call * no referral required for most services * referral through school for in-school services |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None - covered by OHIP |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Brant St and James St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |