Serving Algoma, Cochrane, Sudbury/Manitoulin/Parry Sound, Nipissing/Temiskaming, James and Hudson Bay Coasts

Services Available at Home and in the Community

Enabling People to Stay in their Homes Longer by Promoting Independence

Support Groups

Support in a group setting for caregivers, stroke survivors, grief support and more.

Meals and Food Security

Help stay nourished with services such as meal delivery and group dining.

Home Support

Stay safe and healthy at home with housekeeping and home maintenance.

Personal Support

Receive comfortable care at home from trained personal support workers.

Palliative and Hospice Care

Support and family support at home or in a care facility.

Telephone Reassurance

Provides social interaction and safety checks to those who are socially isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transportation Services

Get accessible transportation to and from non-urgent medical appointments.

Day Programs and Respite

Caregivers can get a break with specialized day programs and activities.

Exercise Programs

Active wellness programs such as seniors gentle exercise and aquafit.

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Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Personal support workers play a vital role within our health system by providing people with the care and supports they require, in the comfort of their own home.

In-Home Nursing

Home-based care for patients, typically in the form of follow-up treatment post-discharge from a hospital or other medical care environment.

In-Home Therapy

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work and other types of therapy can be accessed in the comfort of a person’s home.

Medically Complex

Home health care for end of life, cancer, or other complex medical care.

Senior Continuing Care

Home-based care for frail seniors who need daily assistance.

Home Care for Children

Care designed especially for children with complex medical needs.

Adult Continuing Care

Long term home health care for adults with disabilities.

Short Term Care

Home visits for acute short term needs such as wound care.

Cognitive Care

Home care for monitoring, and treating cognitive impairments. 

Call 1-800-461-2919

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GETTING STARTED

How to Request a Service

Search for Services

Search our network of over 70 home care and community support services providers to see what is available near you.

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Request a Service

Select a service near you to learn more about the program, book an appointment, or contact a provider directly.

Confirmation

Once a request has been sent you will receive an email confirmation. The home care or community support provider will connect with you with next steps. 

Not sure where to begin?  Let us help you find services near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I become a home care patient?

    To become a patient, you must participate in an initial assessment to help evaluate your needs and determine whether home and community care or other services are right for you. To get started, we need a referral. You can refer yourself, or a referral can be made by your doctor, nurse, community service provider or other health-care professional. A referral can also be made by a family member, a friend or a neighbour. A simple call to 310-2222 gets the process started.

  • How do I know what services I need?

    Once you are referred to us and become a patient, you will be assigned a Care Coordinator. They will call you to provide an assessment, meet with you in your home environment and help determine what services and supports you may need. 

  • What is a care coordinator?

    Care Coordinators are regulated health professionals with expertise in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech therapy, who work directly with patients in hospitals, doctor's offices, communities, schools and in patients' homes.

  • How much does home care cost?

    Home care costs vary based on the type of services being provided and their frequency. However, most services have no cost attached. 


    Services such as; transportation, meal delivery, homemaking, and Adult Day Programs have a user fee attached.  


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