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Program: Kapuskasing - Satellite Office - Priority Assistance to Transition Home
Organizations: Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 705-335-4200
Fax: 705-335-3350
Email: pathtimmins@redcross.ca
Website: www.redcross.ca
Address: 10 Drury St Suite 312
Kapuskasing, ON
P5N 1K9
Location: Located at Drury St and Mundy Ave
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description: 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
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
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
Languages: English ; French

This information was last completely updated on: 5-14-2025


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