| Program: | Home at Last (HAL) | ||
| Organization: |
CHATS - Community and Home Assistance to Seniors |
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| Description of Services: |
Home at Last (HAL) provides a safe and smooth transition from hospital to home for older adults and persons with special needs * the program provides reliable and comfortable transportation with a trained PSW and helps individual remain safe and comfortable at home by remaining with the client until they are settled * the services on the way home may include picking up prescriptions, essential groceries, small medical equipment or supplies, as needed * in addition, a follow-up call is made within 5 business days to review services and provide coordination/linkages to community support services Partner Hospitals: Mackenzie Health, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Stevenson Memorial Hospital |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults aged 65 or older or those who are younger with special circumstances, who require assistance when being released from the hospital inpatient floor or the Emergency Department * Must be medically stable and able to direct and manage their own care, such as medications, self-administer insulin injections, oxygen, etc * Must be able to manage their medication routine with minimal reminders * Must be mobile and weight-bearing with minimal assistance of one person * Must be able to get into a vehicle or home with the assistance of one person * Must be a resident of York Region or South Simcoe * Patients can be taken to a residence which includes retirement homes, respite or convalescent beds but cannot be a Resident of a Long Term Care Facility * Same day surgery patients are not eligible | ||
| Application: | Call * no referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Italian ; Russian ; Persian | ||
| Area(s) Served: | York Region and South Simcoe | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 1-866-291-1503 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-452-4287 | ||
| Fax: | 905-713-1841 | ||
| Email: | seniorshelp@chats.on.ca | ||
| Website: | www.chats.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
240 Edward St, Suite 1 Aurora, ON L4G 3S9 |
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| Intersection: | Yonge St and Edward St | ||
| Location: | Aurora | ||
| Hours: | Referrals accepted daily from 8:30am-4:30pm, seven days a week, including statutory holidays. | ||
| Contacts: |
HAL Supervisor CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to Seniors 1-866-291-1503 Fax: 905-713-1841 or 1-877-676-0666 |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/24/2025 |
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