Community Paramedicine Program

Community Paramedicine Program

Nipissing District Paramedic Services is working with the Ministry of Health, local hospitals, and community services to promote sustainable independence within your home.

One District of Nipissing Community Paramedic vehicles in front of the North Bay Paramedic Base.

  • PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

    • Contribute to the overall quality of life for people living at home
    • Provide education to people regarding their health
    • Help bridge health service delivery gaps in the community
    • Keep patients where they want to be: at home and out of the hospital

  • AREAS COVERED:

  • Covers the entire District of Nipissing
Map of the Municipalities within the Nipissing District

Communuity Paramedicine & Geriatric Community Outreach Program Referrals:

Does the person requiring care live in any of the following communities: North Bay, West Nipissing (i.e., Sturgeon Falls, Field, Verner, River Valley etc.), East Ferris, Temagami, Bonfield, South Algonquin, Papineau-Cameron, Mattawa, Chisholm, Calvin, Mattawan, Marten River, Tilden Lake, Redbridge, Thorne, Eldee and Phelps?

You may still be able to receive services from the Community Paramedicine/GCOP Programs, please contact the intake line at 705-474-5750 to inquire.

Are you considered an allied health provider (i.e., doctor, dentist, therapist, pharmacist, fire department, case worker, etc.)?

Please consult with any of the allied health providers listed to obtain your referral to the Community Paramedicine/GCOP Programs or contact the intake line for information at 705-474-5750.

Please click the link to Caredove Referral Form

Common questions about Community Paramedicine Services

All of our services are free to the patient.

Clients are selected for our services based on referrals from the hospital, family physicians, nurse practitioners, other community services and paramedics following ambulance transports. 

There is no travel required; we come to you!

We require all current and past health information. We also obtain consent to share specific information with other Care Providers and Community Partners and Services to ensure robust coordination of care. 

Please note: the information on this website is intended to be used as a guide and is subject to change. It does not reflect all policies and procedures of the District of Nipissing Paramedic Services.

DISTRICT OF NIPISSING COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PROGRAM:

1715 Seymour Street
North Bay, ON  P1A 0C6
Phone: 705.474.5750 x55533
Fax: 705.474.7712

COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE INFORMATION:

Type Title Size Download
Community Paramedicine Brochure 167.73 KB Download 
CP Program Manual Jun 2024 516.72 KB Download