Continuing Care - Home Support Direct Funding Program
Nova Scotia Health - Continuing Care
Nova Scotia Health - Continuing Care Program
- Description
Supports eligible Nova Scotians with care needs by providing them with funding each month to help with the costs of paying for private home support services (e.g., personal care, respite, meal preparation, and essential housekeeping).
- Eligibility
- * The Home Support Direct Funding program is administered by Nova Scotia Health
* A member of the Care Coordination team with Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care will guide you through the process, answer any questions you may have and conduct an assessment to determine your eligibility
* To get started, call Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care or visit https://novascotia.ca/dhw/ccs/home-care.asp and download "Home Support Direct Funding Program (PDF)"
Note: Access to this program is restricted based on several eligibility criteria - Application Process
- The one number to call to connect with Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care is 1-800-225-7225
A Continuing Care team member will help you assess your needs and the services that would best meet them. If you are already a client of Continuing Care, but feel your needs have changed, contact your care coordinator or other continuing care team member.
- Toll Free
- 1-800-225-7225 - Within Nova Scotia
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- Continuing Care Provincial Office, Nova Scotia Health
3825 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, NS, B3L 4R6
Canada - Languages
- English
* French speaking team members are available in certain areas of the province - Fees
- * Varies
* Home care fees are based on your income and the type of services you need
* Continuing Care will confirm costs during your assessment - Documents Required
- Assessment by Continuing Care
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Hours of Operation
- Continuing Care phone line hoursMon8:30am to 4:30pmTue8:30am to 4:30pmWed8:30am to 4:30pmThu8:30am to 4:30pmFri8:30am to 4:30pmSat8:30am to 4:30pmSun8:30am to 4:30pm
- Service Area
- Nova Scotia
