Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Social Work Community Resources
The Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Social Work Community Resources guide was created to assist occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers navigate resources available in the community.
The Community Resources are categorized, for the purpose of this document, into the following: Rehabilitation (Generalized and Specialized), In-Home Assessment & Consultation, Socialization-Engagement-Respite, Primary Care, Health Management, Community Support, Indigenous Support, and Crisis Support (please refer to the ‘Definitions’ section below for definitions of category titles). Note that some resources may be found in more than one category.
Each Program listed in the document includes information about the programs’ features, referral criteria/process and website/additional information. The included community resource information was taken from each program’s website and informed by stakeholder feedback.
Definitions
Rehabilitation: provides assessment & time-limited intervention through a single service or coordinated, interprofessional approach to restore or maximize functional abilities; provides the opportunity to learn & practice in a stimulating and supportive environment.
- Generalized – may involve remediation of several impairments or issues with the goal of improving overall function.
- Specialized – specific to one or few impairments or issues that are impacting overall function.
In-Home Assessment & Consultation: provides short-term assessment/intervention in the individual’s home with the purpose of maximizing safety and independence in the home environment; may include the provision of follow-up recommendations.
Socialization-Engagement-Respite: provides an opportunity to engage with others through social activities.
Primary Care: provides team-based interdisciplinary care in connection with the individual’s primary care provider.
Health Management: provides education on managing health related conditions and chronic diseases.
Community Support: provides resources and support to maintain/develop skills and social connections.
Indigenous Support: supports holistic needs of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people.
Crisis Support: provides immediate benefit to people in crisis by enabling them to manage stressful experiences more resourcefully.
Abbreviations
- NP – Nurse Practitioner
- OT – Occupational Therapist
- PA – Physician Assistant
- PT – Physiotherapist
- RA – Rehabilitation Assistant
- SLP – Speech Language Pathologist
- SW – Social Worker
Please Note:
This guide may be useful for other health practitioners in addition to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers. It also may be useful for health practitioners who work in community settings as well as in hospitals.
This guide is not an exhaustive list of community resources. Please contact Rebecca Tellier ([email protected]) to suggest additions and/or edits to the information included in the guide.
This guide is intended to be used by healthcare professionals and is not intended for the general public.