Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Ontario Health atHome

Site: Barrie - Sperling Dr

Service: Health Care Connect

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Record #: BAR0108
Last Modified: 21 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Jul 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 1-800-445-1822, Health Care Connect - Toll Free
Toll Free Phone 1-888-721-2222
Website https://ontariohealthathome.ca/

Addresses

Site Location Behind Plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E (located in same building as the Health Unit - public entrance is at the front)
Address & Map
15 Sperling Dr, Suite 100
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 6K9
Intersection St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Mailing Address 15 Sperling Dr, Suite 100 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 6K9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service) Service that refers Ontarians who do not have a primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) to one locally who is accepting new patients
  • priority is given to individuals who have greater health needs
  • waiting period depends on availability of family physician or nurse practitioner
  • Care Connectors are nurses who:
    • review health information provided upon registration with the program
    • follow-up with the individual with additional questions, if needed
    • work with local family health care providers to determine who may be accepting new patients in the community
    • once registered with the Health Care Connect Program an individual receives contact information for his/her assigned Care Connector

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; District of Muskoka - all areas
Simcoe County - all areas north of Hwy 89
Grey County - small portion of eastern Grey County, including Maxwell and Feversham
Boundaries District of Muskoka - all areas
Simcoe County - all areas north of Hwy 89
Grey County - small portion of eastern Grey County, including Maxwell and Feversham
Eligibility Must have valid Ontario Health Card
Application
  • To register call 1-800-445-1822 (have Health Card available)
  • can also register online at www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect by completing a health questionnaire to determine need for family health care services
Languages English; French - Reception, Interpretation, services can be arranged in French
Fees None - covered by OHIP

Subjects

Service Categories Physician Referrals
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