Post Discharge Project

Post Discharge Project

This program works to support seniors and marginalised individuals (due to immigration or income status) after discharge from Etobicoke General Hospital,  Brampton Civic Hospital and St Joseph Health Centre. It is intended to promote independence and well-being of participants through connection to local community resources for physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. The program includes reassurance checks, friendly visits for home bound clients, and connections to community resources the individual might not otherwise have.

Program activities

• Security reassurance checks
• Friendly visiting
• Connecting to community resource

Project outcomes

Participating clients will be better supported after hospital discharge, especially in situations where they are bound to their homes or there is a change in their health and abilities. Better coordination of services and building of bridges between hospital and community services for continuum of care, resulting in less hospital readmissions. Reduced social isolation, especially for marginalised or racialized seniors.

Eligibility criteria: Clients are referred by participating hospital staff and participation is voluntary.