Continuing Care – Home Oxygen Services

Provided by: Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Health and Wellness

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Service Description

Funds oxygen equipment for eligible Nova Scotians such as oxygen concentrators, portable oxygen tanks, and other related supplies.

Eligibility

Individuals in need of oxygen services for medical reasons who have been referred to the program by a designated physician throughout the province

Application Process

Requires a referral by a designated physician • Call the toll free number to find a designated physician in your area or visit the website to view the list of designated physicians

If you are calling from outside Nova Scotia, about someone who lives in a community serviced by Nova Scotia Health, please call the appropriate number below:

• Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality and West Hants): 902-487-0607
• Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish County and Guysborough County): 902-487-0298
• Northern Zone (Colchester County, Municipality of East Hants, Cumberland County and Pictou County): 902-487-0296
• Western Zone (Annapolis County, Kings County, Digby County, Shelburne County, Yarmouth County, Lunenburg County and Queens County): 902-487-0297

Documents Required

Referral from a designated physician • Nova Scotia health card

Fees

Varies • Fees depend on medical needs, income, and family size

Languages Offered

English • French speaking care coordinators are available in certain areas of the province

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Continuing Care Program

Address:
Private Location
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Mailing Address:
Department of Seniors and Long Term Care
PO Box 488
Halifax NS  B3J 2R8

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8:30am–4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am–4:30pm
Friday
8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday
8:30am–4:30pm
Sunday
8:30am–4:30pm

Accessibility

Not applicable

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia