Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS)

Formerly known as the LHIN (Local Health Integration Network), HCCSS is a publicly funded group of 14 agencies located across Ontario which provides various health care supports and services to people of all ages in both their homes and communities. Funding is provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. One health care service offered is funding (given in an allotment of hours either on a weekly or monthly basis) to hire a support person to provide assistance in your home. Types of support are based on what the person needs and may include basic personal care, assistance with medications, support at meal times, g-tube care, exercise or short walks. HCCSS contracts these services to approved service providers in your local community. These service providers are then responsible for hiring a support person for you or your family member. All types of personal care (e.g. support with bathing, nail care, using the bathroom, etc.) Assistance with daily living (e.g. help with meals, support with dressing etc.) Exercise and other needed physical activities (i.e. physio exercises) Lifts and transfers (up to 50lbs per 1 person) Behavioural support (Safe Management training) Medication administration (with administration procedures) Assistance with Controlled Acts: such as oxygen administration, Masking/Ventolin and Suppositories/enemas (if routine) - all with training/sign off, written protocol and review G, J, GJ tube feeding/cleaning - treated as a controlled act Light/oral suctioning (with administration procedures) Catheter use and cleaning Short walks close to home

Individuals with disabilities ages 13+.

Call (519) 748-2222, or use the website.

Phone

(519) 748-2222

Website

https://www.eafwr.on.ca/programs/hccss/