Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network - Home and Community Care
Record #:
MHL0129
Last Modified:
21 May 2019
Last Full Update:
21 May 2019
Phone
| Office Phone | 905-855-9090 |
| Fax | 905-855-8989 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-336-9090 |
Address/Location Info
| Address | 2655 North Sheridan Way, Suite 140 Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8 |
| Located In Community | Peel Region |
| Transit Information | Mississauga Transit Info 905-615-4636 |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | 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 nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers when appropriate Services available to eligible patients may include: Nursing Nurse practitioner Personal support Physiotherapy and occupational therapy Speech and language therapy Social work Nutrition and food counseling (dietitians) Palliative care Medical supplies and equipment Access to long-term care homes Access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living) Health support in the school Specialized services for people living with specific health conditions Referral to other community supports Information and Referral - thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone service at 310-2222 - in English or 310-2272 - in French Children's Health Services - Special health services for children in both the home and school environment * supports children when health care provision is essential to a student’s participation and development in school programs * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools Health Links - Designed to help high-needs patients such as seniors and people with multiple health conditions, stay safe at home and out of hospital and emergency rooms * provides an enhanced level of care through improved coordination of care and communication between health care providers, including primary care, hospitals, long-term care, mental health and addictions and community support services * there are 7 Health Links in Mississauga Halton 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 LHIN - Home and Community Care * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients In-Home Services - Health care services to people in their own homes Mental Health and Addictions Nurses - 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 Placement Services - Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process * support and information is provided to applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process Nursing Clinics - Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community Supported Living - Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing Other Mississauga Halton LHIN - Home and Community Care office locations: Etobicoke Office 401 The West Mall, Suite 1001 Etobicoke, ON, M5C 5J5 Milton Office 611 Holly Avenue Unit 203 Milton, Ontario L9T 0K4 |
| Hours | Office: Daily 8:30am-9pm Open to public: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm On-call Care Coordinator: 9pm-8:30am |
| Areas Served | Etobicoke - west ; Halton Region ; Mississauga/Halton - Excluding Malton |
| Eligibility | People of all ages who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury, or disability |
| Application | Residents who have a valid Ontario Health Card are eligible to apply for in-home services (home care) and for admission to long term care facilities The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has set criteria for eligibility Eligibility is determined by the LHIN - Home and Community Care Coordinator |
| Fees | None ; Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Languages | English ; French ; For other languages, interpretation services available |
Contact Information
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss.HaltonLHIN/ Website: healthcareathome.ca/mh/en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMHCCAC |
| Website | healthcareathome.ca/mh/en |
| Primary Contact | Laura Zilke, Communications Strategist, Mississauga Halton Local health Integration Network; Phone: (Business) 905-855-9090 ext 2032; Email: laura.zilke@lhins.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Sharon Lee Smith, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mississauga Halton Local health Integration Network; Phone: (Business) 905-337-7131 |
Other Info
| Alternate Name | MH LHIN |
| Former Name | MH CCAC |
| Print Material | Brochures, Fact Sheets, Annual Report |
| Established | 2004 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care |
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government ; (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Case management ; Information and referral ; Long term care ; Long term care facilities ; Residential care ; Social work services |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ; Long Term Care Coordination Centres |