Children's Treatment Network - School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)

School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)

The School Based Rehabilitation Services program exists to ensure that children with rehabilitation needs are able to attend school, participate in school activities and receive instruction. Therapy is provided in the school setting by contracted service providers and includes: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Language Pathology. Services involve short-term consultation, training and intervention for specific rehabilitation needs. Referrals to this program must be made by the school. If you feel that this service would be appropriate for your child, but they have not been referred, please discuss this with your school. The school will work with you to determine if it would be appropriate for your child to be referred for this service.

The provincial government is transferring oversight of School Based Rehabilitation Services in publicly funded schools from Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) to Children’s Treatment Centres (CTCs) across Ontario between November 2018 and January 2019. Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) will be managing these services in Simcoe, Muskoka, Central Toronto and York Region. There will be no change to the service providers for children currently receiving services in publicly funded schools.

TRANSFER DATES:
North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN – To Children’s Treatment Network: December 3, 2018
Toronto Central LHIN – To Children’s Treatment Network: December 17, 2018
Central LHIN – To Children’s Treatment Network: December 17, 2018

For a list of School Based Rehab Services partners, click here.
FAQ (click the + for answer)

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What has changed?

CTN will now manage the contracts that are in place with service providers. CTN will work with Closing the Gap, and The Speech Clinic to provide services in Simcoe and Muskoka. CTN will work with Closing the Gap, VHA Home Healthcare, RNS Healthcare Services, ParaMed and 1 to 1 Rehab to provided School Based Rehabilitation Services in York Region. CTN will work with 1 to 1 Rehab, Closing the Gap and VHA Home Healthcare in Central Toronto. We do not expect to see any changes to service providers.
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How do I contact Children’s Treatment Network (CTN) about School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)?

General questions about School Based Rehabilitation Services can be submitted by email to SBRS@ctnsy.ca. Answers to these questions will be posted here.

Questions specific to your child prior to transfer should be directed to the LHIN or your service provider. After the transfer, CTN staff will be able to respond to these questions.
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Who is eligible for School Based Rehabilitation Services?

Children in publically funded schools with select rehabilitation needs are eligible for services. However some rehabilitation services are also provided by school boards and other organizations. Where a school board or other publically funded organization provides OT, PT and/or SLP services for specific needs, SBRS will not provide support for those needs to avoid duplication. Your child’s school can answer any questions you may have about whether your child is appropriate for referral to SBRS.
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How do I refer my child for School Based Rehabilitation Services?

All new referrals to SBRS are made by the child’s school and require the parent/guardian’s consent and approval by the school principal or designate. Please talk to your child’s teacher about referrals to School Based Rehabilitation Services.
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Is service first come first served?

Your child’s needs are important to us. Each referral we receive is reviewed by our team. Only children who are unable to safely attend school unless services are put into place right away are treated as high need for this service. All other children will have their needs identified as moderate or low. Children will be placed on the waiting list based on their level of need and in the order that their referral was received. Children with moderate needs will be seen before children with lesser needs. Wait lists vary based on the type of service that is needed. A child may wait one to two years for School Based Rehabilitation Services to begin. We will work hard to have your child seen as quickly as possible.
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My child is waiting for services. Will my child keep their current position on the wait list?

Children who are waiting for services will remain on the wait list in their current position to be seen based on need level.
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How much service will my child receive?

This will vary by your child’s needs and is also based on service delivery guidelines.
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Who do I contact if our address or contact information changes while my child is waiting for services or while receiving services?

Notify your child’s school.
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What happens if we move to another school or out of the region?

Notify your child’s school.
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Will my child’s therapist change because of the transfer?

If your child is currently receiving school based therapy services, the service provider agency and therapist are expected to remain the same. From time to time a provider agency may have staffing changes that may impact your child but this would be due to normal business operations and not be related to the transfer.
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My child is currently receiving therapy. Who do I call if I have questions or concerns about my child’s therapy?

Please continue to contact your child’s therapist.

Do You Have More Questions?

Please submit your general questions about School Based Rehabilitation Services to SBRS@ctnsy.ca.
Check back regularly to see posted responses. If you have questions specific to your child- please continue to contact the LHIN or your service provider agency prior to transition. After transition, please continue to contact your current service provider agency or call CTN if your child is waiting for services.

How to Contact Us

CTN’s School Based Rehabilitation Services phone line is now active. Many of your questions may be answered on our frequently asked questions section. Please read this before you call. We will respond to your calls as quickly as we are able.
After services have transferred from the LHINs, to speak with one of our Team Assistants or Service Navigators please call: 647-351-9900 (local GTA number) or 1-877-972-7277.

While You Wait

Please talk to your child’s school about other services and supports available while you wait.

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If you have a question, concern or complaint, we encourage you to speak to your clinician, a member of your child's team, or Local Team Facilitator right away so they can help to address it. If you are uncomfortable speaking with a staff member, or feel your situation requires further attention, please fill out a Formal Complaint Form and submit it directly to CTN.
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Click here for our Formal Complaint Form. If you would like to share a concern, compliment or other feedback, contact us.

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