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Program:
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Let's Go Home with Homeward Bound
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Phone Numbers:
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519-352-2510
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Fax:
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519-352-4812
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Address:
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Suite 204
75 Thames St
Chatham, ON
N7L 1S4
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Intersection:
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Thames St and 5th St
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Location:
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Chatham
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed 12noon-1pm
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Service Description:
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Short term program, temporary bundle of transitional support services intended to assist older adults returning home from a hospitalization including an Emergency room trip.
The following criteria have to be met:
- over age 55
- planned or recent discharge from hospital back to home
- be medically safe for discharge
- has limited support from family and friends or lives alone
- willing to accept services
Bundle of services includes:
- transportation home from hospital
- up to two additional round trip rides to follow up medical appointments
- wellness checks
- socialization visits
- light housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, dishes, laundry, etc.)
- grocery shopping
- meal prep
- up to four days worth of frozen meals
- information and referrals to other community supports required to help client's stay at home
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call * accepts referrals from health care providers, community agencies, families, and self-referrals
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies per program
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered * French website
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Area Served:
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Chatham-Kent
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Last Updated:
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12/9/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=158993
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