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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Tele-Touch
Organizations: Acclaim Health
Community Support Services
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
Intersection: Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
Location: Oakville (West Oakville)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
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
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
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

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