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Program: Let's Go Home with Homeward Bound

Organization: Canadian Red Cross - Sarnia-Lambton Branch
Description of Services: Provides a free bundle of services to eligible seniors, who due to lack of resources or appropriate supports, require assistance in returning home after a hospital stay.  Bundled services include:
transportation home from hospital and rides to up to 2 follow up medical appointments: 4 days of frozen meals; home management (essential laundry, tidy up, grocery shopping, meal prep); referrals and connections to other programs and agencies who can aid in the client's recovery; and companionship.  

Eligibility Criteria - Client must (all must be met):
  • aged 55+
  • have a planned or recent discharge from hospital to any home setting in their community
  • require transition and re-settlement support for between 4-6 weeks
  • be medically stable and safe for discharge
  • be willing to accept services
  • client (at least one must be met):
  • has been identified as at risk for re-admission to hospital or ED visit post-discharge by hospital/multidisciplinary team
  • has needs which exceed what family/care partners can provide
  • has limited support available from family/support network or lives alone

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 years and older
Application: Call 519-332-6380
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Lambton County

Phone Numbers: 519-332-6380
Fax: 519-332-2695
Email: cathy.cabral@redcross.ca
Website: www.redcross.ca
Address: 416 East St N
Sarnia, ON
N7T 6Y4
Intersection: East St N and Exmouth St
Location: Sarnia
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 11/27/2024

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