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School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)

The School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS) program exists to ensure that kids and youth with rehabilitation needs are able to attend school, participate in school activities and receive instruction. Therapy is provided in the school setting or virtually 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 child's 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 transferred oversight of SBRS in publicly funded schools from Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) to Children’s Treatment Centres (CTCs) across Ontario between November 2018 and January 2019. CTN is now managing these services in Simcoe County, Central and West Toronto and York Region.

Introducing New Tiered Model of Therapy Service Delivery in Simcoe County School Boards

CTN is excited to share news about the way we are providing occupational and physical therapy in Simcoe County. The new system we are using is called a Tiered Model of Service CTN partners with Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) to bring occupational and physical therapy services into Simcoe County schools. During the next year French school boards and high schools will continue to receive referral-based services, while English elementary schools will transition to a tiered model. We hope that by evolving the ways in which therapists provide services in schools, we will be able to provide more support for our teachers and lessen wait times for our students.

Please click here for more information about this new initiative.

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

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What is an occupational therapist (OT)?

OTs are regulated health professionals who help children to develop fine motor skills (e.g., printing, cutting), gross motor skills (e.g., jumping, throwing), self-care skills (e.g., putting on coat, doing up zippers, opening packages) and self-regulation skills (e.g., being able to control emotions and actions).
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What is a physiotherapist (PT)?

PTs are regulated health professional who help children develop gross motor skills (e.g, walking, running, jumping). They can also help with rehabilitation after injury or surgery and ensure students can access all areas of the school.
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What has changed?

CTN now manages the contracts that are in place with SBRS service providers. CTN is working with Closing the Gap, and The Speech Clinic to provide services in Simcoe. CTN is working with Closing the Gap, RNS Healthcare Services and 1 to 1 Rehab in York Region. CTN is working with 1 to 1 Rehab and Closing the Gap in Central and West Toronto. We do not expect to see any changes to service providers in the 2022-2023 school year.
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How do I contact CTN about SBRS?

General questions about SBRS 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 from another Children's Treatment Centre to CTN should be directed to the current 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?

Kids and youth 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 publicly 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 kids and youth who are unable to safely attend school unless services are put into place right away are treated as urgent priority for this service. All other kids and youth will have their needs identified as high or moderate and will be placed on the waiting list based on their level of need and in the order that their referral was received. Those with high needs will be seen before kids and youth with lesser needs. Waitlists vary based on the type of service that is needed. A child may wait one to two years for SBRS 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 when they transfer from one Children's Treatment Centre to another?

Kids and youth who are waiting for services will remain on the waitlist based on the date of their original referral to be seen based on need level.
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What resources are available while my child is waiting for SBRS services?

Please contact us at SBRS@ctnsy.ca if you would like to book an appointment to talk with one of our service navigators about community resources, connecting you with private service options and guidance to online resources. For kids and youth with occupational therapy (OT) needs, helpful resources can be found by exploring the "Tips for Developing Skills at Home and School" section on our Online Resource Centre.
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How do I refer my child for SBRS if I opted for online learning through our public school?

All referrals for SBRS are made by school staff, please connect with your child's teacher about his/her needs.
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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 and the CTN team.
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What happens if we move to another school or out of the region?

Notify your child’s school and the CTN team.
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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 SBRS to SBRS@ctnsy.ca.
If you have questions specific to your child- please call 1-866-377-0286.

How to Contact Us

Our staff is available to take your call Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Many of your questions may be answered on our frequently asked questions section (see above). Please read this before you call. We will respond to your calls as quickly as we are able.

To speak with one of our Team Assistants or Service Navigators please call: 1-866-377-0286.

While You Wait

Please talk to your child’s school about other services and supports available while you wait or to check out our tips for developing skills for home and school like handwriting, tying shoelaces and scissor handling, click here.

Feedback

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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