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Organization:
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Ontario Health atHome - North West Area - Thunder Bay - Head Office
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Address:
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961 Alloy Dr
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5Z8
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Map
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Location:
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Located at Alloy Dr near Carrick St
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Service Description:
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Manages the planning, integration, performance and funding of the health care system in Northwestern Ontario
Assists individuals to plan and make informed choices about managing their health care needs or the needs of someone they care for
Offers in-home Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietitian, Nursing, Personal Support Worker and Speech Language Pathology
Access to health care support at home or in the community
- Assists individuals to plan and make informed choices about managing their health care needs or the needs of someone they care for
- Coordinates information about other services available within the community and links individuals with these services when appropriate
- Determines access to health care services provided in the home
- Determines admission to long term care facilities (homes for the aged, nursing homes)
- Determines access to health support services provided in schools for children with special needs
- Maintains an ongoing waiting list for placement, programs, and services
Satellite Offices located in the following communities:- Atikokan
- Dryden
- Fort Frances
- Geraldton
- Kenora
- Marathon
- Rainy River
- Red Lake/Ear Falls
- Sioux Lookout
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Application:
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- Call; no referral for most services
- Waiting periods for direct services vary depending on type of service required and priority need
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury or disability
In-home care: Adults and children with orthopaedic, neurological, rheumatological or complex medical rehabilitative care needs unable to access ambulatory services
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