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Hamilton Health SciencesSt Peters Hospital, Community Services Programs, OTs2GO |
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| Source Database | © Inform Hamilton: Community Services Database | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Areas Served | Brantford ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County | |||
| Boundaries | The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Brantford * Burlington * Haldimand County * Niagara Region * Norfolk County | |||
| Description | OTs2GO is a travelling seating and mobility service for seniors and adults 55+ who are experiencing age related disorders * Service is provided by 2 full-time Occupational Therapists, both of whom are approved authorizers for the Assistive Devices Program of Ontario (ADP) * A complete mobility assessment is conducted with follow-up including: * Prescription of mobility devices as needed * Funding applications as required (e.g. ADP, Ontario Disability Support Program, Special Supports, March of Dimes, Insurance Companies etc.) * A home visit to assess accessibility issues related to the prescribed mobility device * Coordination of repairs/modifications to existing equipment * Training of seniors and caregivers in safe use of equipment * Clients are seen in community settings such as Adult Day Programs and Seniors Centers * Program is not a substitute for CCAC services and is focused solely on seating and mobility concerns * Services are not provided in Long Term Care Homes | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Dates | Please call for information on dates, times and locations of this service in the local area | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up Adults and seniors who are experiencing age related disorders | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Application | Self, caregiver, family, friend or health care provider can refer | |||
| Fees | None ; There is no cost to the client for the OTs2GO program however clients are responsible for any non-funded portion of equipment that is prescribed | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Address & Map | St. Peter's Hospital 88 Maplewood Ave Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9 | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton East | |||
| Intersection | Sherman Ave S and Main St E | |||
| Office Phone | 905-777-3837 ext 12424 | |||
| Fax | 905-549-5080 | |||
| Website | www.stpetes.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Sarah Mullen; Email: mullensa@hhsc.ca | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | |||
| Established | April 2010 | |||
| Funding | Provincial | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Mobility aids ; Mobility services ; Occupational therapists ; Occupational therapy ; Outreach ; Seniors | |||
| Broader Terms | Adults ; Age groups ; Assistive devices ; Health ; Health service professionals ; Health services ; Home support ; Treatments | |||
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