Program: | Tele-Touch | ||
Organizations: |
Acclaim Health Community Support Services |
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Phone Numbers: | 905-827-8800 | ||
Toll-Free: | 1-800-387-7127 | ||
Fax: | 905-827-3390 | ||
Website: | acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/tele-tou... | ||
Address: |
Main Office 2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 |
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Intersection: | Bronte Rd and Speers Rd | ||
Location: | Oakville (West Oakville) | ||
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Hours: | Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service) | ||
Executives: |
Kelly McWilliams - Chief Executive Officer 905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca Patricia Blakeley - Director, Community Support Services 905-827-8800 ext 2300 * pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca |
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Contacts: |
Denise Severin-Prior - Care Manager 905-827-8800 ext 2106 * dseverin-prior@acclaimhealth.ca Serena Bowker - Care Manager 905-827-8800 ext 2318 * sbowker@acclaimhealth.ca |
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Service Description: | A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults, 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) * also provides security check-in calls | ||
Fees: | Free | ||
Application: | Self-referral, family, friends or service providers * online referral form available | ||
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Older adults (65+) living in their own home or a retirement home who are socially isolated and lonely * no diagnosis of dementia * reside in Halton, have valid Ontario Health Card and have no communicable diseases | ||
Languages: | English | ||
Area(s) Served: | Halton Region | ||
About UsAn attentive phone call can make all the difference to someone's quality of life |
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This information was last completely updated on: 10-29-2024 |
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