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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: School Health Support Services
Organizations: Ontario Health atHome
Care at School
Phone Numbers: 705-476-5437
Toll-Free: 1-888-533-2222
Teletype: 711 (Ask operator for 1-888-533-2222)
Fax: 705-474-0127
Website: ontariohealthathome.ca/
Address: 400 McKeown Rd
North Bay, ON
P1B 0B2
Intersection: McKeown Rd and Gormanville Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Telephone Line: Daily 8am-8pm
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Dates: Dec 25: 8am-4pm
Service Description: Provides health services in school for students who require medical and/or rehabilitative assistance to enable them to attend school, participate in school routines and receive instruction

Services available to eligible patients may include:
  • personal support
  • nursing
  • nurse practitioner
  • physiotherapy and occupational therapy
  • social work
  • nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
  • access to long-term care homes
  • access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
  • health support in the school
  • medical supplies and equipment
  • speech and language therapy
  • referral to other community supports


  • In addition to delivering care in schools, visiting professionals will also provide health-related education, teaching and consultation services to school staff and parents in the school setting

Information and referral
- thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone service at 310-2222 - in English or 310-2272 - in French
Fees: Covered by OHIP
Application: Referral - school, self, family, physician
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must be in school and consent
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: North East Ontario

This information was last completely updated on: 8-21-2025


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