Durham Community Health Centre

Application

Call or visit * no referral required * appointments required for some programs

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Varies per program * must be a resident of Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering * Hep C team also serves Kawartha and Haliburton areas

Fees

Fee for VIK Day Camp (Summer)
All other programs or services are free

Executives

Francis Garwe - Chief Executive Officer
905-723-0036 ext 1208
Irena Kropman - Resource Development and Communications Manager
905-723-0036 ext 5563

Languages

English

Language Note

Translation services available

Area(s) Served

Durham Region and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible facility

Description of Services:

The GAIN Community Team supports frail older adults, (generally 75 years plus) adults living at home or in retirement, or, residents who are experiencing changes in support needs, safety concerns. GAIN teams provide specialized geriatric care to support frail seniors living at home or in retirement residences, who have multiple complex medical and social problems including:

Cognitive impairment
Responsive behaviours
Decreased function
Falls or risk of falls
Impaired mobility
Incontinence and/or
Multiple medications

The Carea CHC GAIN team consists of nurse practitioners, occupational therapist, social worker, pharmacist, personal support workers, dietitions, dedicated GAIN/Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinator and, Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) clinician, working in collaboration with consulting Geriatricians and other specialists.