Helping Children Reach Their
Full Potential
Children’s Health Services
How to Contact Us
At School
North West
Community Care Access Centre
Thunder Bay
961 Alloy Drive
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z8
Tel: 1-807-345-7339
Toll-free: 1-800-626-5406
We offer “one-stop access” to information and
referrals regarding a broad range of healthrelated services and other resources available in
the school setting. We can help you navigate the
often complex array of services and programs
available so that you obtain the right service from
the right provider in a timely manner.
Kenora
35 Wolsley Street, Suite #3
Kenora, ON P9N 0H8
Tel: 1-807-467-4757
Toll-free: 1-877-661-6621
Dryden
6 – 61 King Street
Dryden, ON P8N 1B7
Tel: 1-807-223-5948
Toll-free: 1-877-661-6621
Fort Frances
110 Victoria Avenue
Fort Frances, ON P9A 2B7
Tel: 1-807-274-8561
Toll-free: 1-877-661-6621
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Every child deserves the opportunity to attend
school and participate as fully as possible in
school life. If your child has an identified health
need and could use some assistance at school,
the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) can
help.
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Our School Health Support
Services
How to Access Our Services
The CCAC’s School Health Support Services
provide health care services to children who
otherwise would be unable to attend school, or
whose education would be disrupted by having to
leave the school setting for needed therapy. We
can arrange the following services for children
attending public, private or home schools:
In order to obtain the CCAC’s school services, a
referral must be made by your child’s school. If
you or your child’s teacher identifies a need for
in-school services, the school can initiate a referral
to the CCAC. You will then be contacted by a CCAC
Community Care Coordinator. If your child is home
schooled, you can contact the CCAC directly.
• Speech-language therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Nutritional counselling
• Personal support (home and private school
settings)
In addition, our Community Care Coordinators
can link you to other support services available in
the community.
Our goals are to support your child’s
independence and maximize his or her ability to
participate in school activities and instruction.
Who Can Access School
Health Support Services?
The CCAC’s School Health Support Services are
funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care. Services are available to those
children who:
• have a valid Ontario Health Card;
• attend a public or private school or are home
schooled;
The CCAC’s Community Care Coordinator will:
• determine what health services your child
requires;
• assess your child’s eligibility for CCAC services;
• develop a service plan with you for your child;
• arrange for health care services in the school
setting;
• connect you and your child to other resources
and services in your community;
• have a health condition that can be treated
• work closely with health professionals involved
• require one of the CCAC services in order to
• communicate with you and the school about
effectively in the school setting;
attend school, participate in school routines or
receive instruction at home; and
• are willing and able to participate in the
required care, along with his/her family.
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The Role of the Community
Care Coordinator
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with your child; and
your child’s progress and discuss with you
any changes to the services provided for your
child.