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Program: Thunder Bay Branch - Priority Assistance to Transition Home

Organization: Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario
Description of Services: Offers assistance to patients who are transitioning from hospital to home
Services may include:
  • Assistance with transportation
  • Home configuration
  • Shopping
  • Finding other community support services to help

Fees: Service
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals 55 years and older who:

  • are able to direct own care or caregiver

  • are medically stable

  • are able to be left unattended

  • are mobile, ambulatory (able to self-transfer), and not need the assistance of more than one person to manage stairs

  • pose no threat to the health and safety of self or workers AND

  • do not live in a long-term care home or Assisted Living where 24-hour care is provided
Application: Potential clients are identified by the hospital or via Ontario Health atHome - North West Area and bookings must be received a minimum of 24 hours in advance
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French

Phone Numbers: 807-623-3073
Fax: 807-622-1031
Website: www.redcross.ca
Address: 1145 Barton St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5N3
Location: Functions as the main Thunder Bay office located at Barton St and Sibley Dr; Balmoral Park, near Confederation College campus
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/12/2025

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