Rehabilitation & Community
Stroke rehabilitation helps people with stroke-related impairments regain their abilities and independence. It includes: hospital-based care (acute and post-acute), outpatient programs and community support.
The goal is to improve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functions. After initial rehabilitation, community services help stroke survivors and families adjust to their new lifestyle.
“Recovery is a process. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes everything you've got.”
Driving evidence-based stroke care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and quality of care
A Stroke Survivor's Journey in Northwestern Ontario
After stoke, the journey to recovery is different for everyone. There are many people and groups that can help you and your family to get care, education and support. Recovery is possible.
Stroke Journey - English
Stroke Journey - French
Health Care Provider - User Guide
Regional Rehabilitation Centre
In Northwestern Ontario, inpatient stroke rehabilitation is provided by St. Joseph’s Care Group in Thunder Bay.
Community Support Services
Learn more about valuable information on stroke support and resources, helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of recovery.
Community Based Rehabilitation
SJCG-Outpatient Neurology Services
Outpatient Neurology Services provides assessment and treatment to clients living with neurological conditions to improve their overall function and quality of life. Outpatient Neurology Services includes the Neurology Day Program and Neurology Single Discipline Services. Clients can be referred by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner
HCCSS - North West
Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) organizations coordinate in-home and community-based care. They assess patient care needs, and deliver in-home and community-based services to support health and well-being. HCCSS provides access and referrals to other community services, and manages Ontario’s long-term care home placement process
Regional Rehabilitative Care Program - NW Services Map
Find available rehabilitative care services by Sub-region, Community or Care Stream
“I am proud to have been a part of this project. When I had my stroke, I found it hard to focus. A map of where I was that showed my stroke journey and the recovery process including what lay ahead would have been useful. I am optimistic that other stroke survivors find hope for their future from this document.”
— Project Co-Lead, Laura Jones, experienced a stroke in 2014
