Hamilton Health Sciences - Regional Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) - Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation - Slow to Recover and Community Re-Integration Programs

Application

Medical referral required

For Health Service Providers - Centralized intake process through Hamilton Health Sciences Intake Office

Internal - Submit referral form (Acute to Rehab and Complex Care) to Intake Office through Meditech

External - Submit referral form by fax

Refer to "Regional Rehabilitation Referral Process and Admission Criteria"

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 16 years and older in need of rehabilitative care related to acquired brain injuries

Fees

Covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Hamilton and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Hospital inpatient acquired brain injury rehabilitation program

Community Re-integration Unit - Rehab care for adults with moderate acquired brain injuries to receive functional life skills training for community re-integration

Slow to Recover Program - Rehab care for people who have had a severe acquired brain injury * cares for patients who are not able to access services in their home communities

Average length of stay is 62 days