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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Ontario Health atHome - North West Area - Thunder Bay - Head Office
Phone Numbers: 807-345-7339
Fax: 807-346-4625
Website: www.healthcareathome.ca/region/north-west/
Address: 961 Alloy Dr
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5Z8
Location: Located at Alloy Dr near Carrick St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description: Assists individuals to plan and make informed choices about managing their health care needs or the needs of someone they care for
Offers in-home Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietitian, Nursing, Personal Support Worker and Speech Language Pathology
Access to health care support at home or in the community
  • Assists individuals to plan and make informed choices about managing their health care needs or the needs of someone they care for
  • Coordinates information about other services available within the community and links individuals with these services when appropriate
  • Determines access to health care services provided in the home
  • Determines admission to long term care facilities (homes for the aged, nursing homes)
  • Determines access to health support services provided in schools for children with special needs
  • Maintains an ongoing waiting list for placement, programs, and services
Satellite Offices located in the following communities:
  • Atikokan
  • Dryden
  • Fort Frances
  • Geraldton
  • Kenora
  • Marathon
  • Rainy River
  • Red Lake/Ear Falls
  • Sioux Lookout


Services and Programs:
Fees: None - Covered by OHIP
Application:
  • Call; no referral for most services

  • Waiting periods for direct services vary depending on type of service required and priority need
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals who are facing the challenges of age, illness, injury or disability





In-home care: Adults and children with orthopaedic, neurological, rheumatological or complex medical rehabilitative care needs unable to access ambulatory services
Languages: French

This information was last completely updated on: 4-9-2025


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