The Home and Community Care (HCC) program provides essential services in the home or community setting to First Nations people of all ages with disabilities, chronic or acute illnesses.

Care is initiated on a referral from any source such as: health care providers, family members, community health representatives, or self-referral.

Service delivery is based on assessed needs by Registered Nurses or Registered Practical Nurses and follows a case management process. 

Services Provided:

• Home Care Nursing – Nursing treatment and procedures provided in the home and community setting; including advanced wound care, chronic disease management, and other various treatment ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Case Management – A structured approach to care that incorporates individualized assessment, treatment and follow-up to ensure positive client outcomes; working alongside various healthcare providers, organizations, community resources, etc.
• Home Support Services – In home assessments that are completed in collaboration with the Homecare Nurse, Community Health Representatives, Health Directors and/or Social Service Workers to assist community members in maintaining their highest level of independence in the home setting. Personal care, home support and maintenance, homemaking services are subject to availability and may vary depending on community resources.
• Palliative Care – Providing a holistic approach to care to support quality of life and goals of care throughout the end of life journey. Care may include personal care, pain and symptom management, client and caregiver education, advanced care planning and system navigation.
• Transitional Care – System navigation that supports clients and families within health care settings to ensure smooth transitions to community, hospital, or long- term care. Transitional care collaborates with health care partners to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment – Facilitate client access to equipment covered by Non-Insured Health Benefits to promote quality of life and safety within home settings.
• Respite Care - Support offered to care givers of individuals who need 24 hour care to lessen the burden of keeping their loved ones at home. Offered on a prescheduled basis Monday - Friday morning, afternoon or evening. No overnight visits are available at this time. 

Accessing services:

• For more information, please call (807) 274-2042 and ask to speak with Home and Community Care
• Refer by Fax: 807-274-2050
• Or use our referral form below.

Who is eligible?

The Home and Community Program is available to on-reserve members of:

• Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
• Chima'aganing First Nation
• Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
• Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
• Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
• Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
• Manidoo Baa Witi Gong First Nation
• Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing