Independent Living Services of Simcoe County and Area
Site: Independent Living Services of Simcoe County and Area
Service: Attendant Care Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR1654 | Last Modified: 22 Aug 2018 | Last Full Update: 22 Aug 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides a self-directed model of care for individuals (+16 years) with physical disabilities * individuals eligible for this program must know their individual needs and the amount of time this requires, be able to explain clearly how the assistance is to be provided and must be able to use their time efficiently * if an individual requires the assistance of a POA or SDM that individual will not qualify for this self-directed program |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Central Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up * permanent disability requiring physical assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, transferring and toileting (disability must impair the use of limbs/muscles) * permanent residents of Ontario * are insured under the Health Insurance Act of Ontario * are able to direct own care * medical and professional needs must be able to be met by existing community health network on a visitation basis * medical conditions and mobility issues due to aging process are not considered to be a permanent physical disability |
| Application | Self Referrals are encouraged * Referral form can be downloaded from website * for questions regarding application process call Central Office 705-737-3263 Ext 236 or email intake@ilssimcoe.ca * prior to receiving services, the individual must sign a Service Agreement which outlines the services that will be offered and the conditions in which they will be offered |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - No fee for attendant services to eligible applicants |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Service delivered throughout Simcoe County |
| Located In Community | Simcoe County |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-737-3263 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-465-1133 |
| TTY Phone | 705-737-3242 |
| Fax | 705-737-1874 |
| ilssimcoe@ilssimcoe.ca | |
| Website | www.ilssimcoe.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ILSsimcoe |
| Primary Contact | Dianne Reynolds, Manager of Support Services; Phone: 705-737-3263 ext 322; Email: dreynolds@ilssimcoe.ca |
| Primary Executive | Dan McGale, Executive Director; Phone: 705-737-3263 ext 224; Email: dmcgale@ilssimcoe.ca |