Record #:
MHH0360
Last Full Update:
01 Dec 2022
Contact Information
Office Phone | 905-827-8800 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 |
Fax | 905-827-3390 |
generalinquiries@acclaimhealth.ca | |
Website | acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/tele-touch/ |
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Primary Contact | Denise Severin-Prior, Coordinator for Burlington; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2106; Email: dseverin-prior@acclaimhealth.ca |
Alternate Contact | Hayley Humenick, Coordinator for Oakville and Milton; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2315; Email: hhumenick@acclaimhealth.ca |
Contact Form | acclaimhealth.ca/contact |
Agency Information
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Primary Executive | Angela Brewer, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2010; Email: abrewer@acclaimhealth.ca |
Alternate Executive | Patricia Blakeley, Director, Community Support Services; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2300 |
Funding | Ontario Health (Central) ; United Way Halton & Hamilton ; Halton Region * Donations |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults and adults with limited mobility, providing friendly conversation, security and reassurance * volunteers call according to a pre-arranged schedule * if the volunteer is unable to reach the client, the agency will follow up until we establish that the client is safe and sound * volunteer opportunities available (apply online) |
Hours | Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service) |
Areas Served | Halton Region |
Boundaries | Halton Region |
Eligibility | Older adults (65+) living in their own home or a retirement home who are socially isolated and lonely * no diagnosis of dementia |
Application | Self-referral, family, friends or service providers * online referral form available |
Languages | English |
Fees | Free |
Site Information
Site Location | Oakville (West Oakville) |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bronte Rd and Speers Rd |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
HCSD Sub Heading | Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
Service Categories | Telephone Reassurance ; Volunteer Opportunities |
Copyright
Copyright Information | This listing is copyright © 2023 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton |