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Record #:
MHH0378
Last Full Update:
30 Oct 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-827-8800 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 |
| Fax | 905-847-2348 |
| Website | acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/volunteer-friendly-visiting-for-older-adults/ |
| Contact Form | acclaimhealth.ca/contact |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  LinkedIn,  X (Twitter),  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Fiona Mueller-Carrera, Care Manager for Burlington East; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2314; Email: fmueller-carrera@acclaimhealth.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Denise Severin-Prior, Care Manager for Burlington West; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2106; Email: dseverin-prior@acclaimhealth.ca |
Site Information
| Site Location | QEW West Industrial area |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd and Speers Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Patricia Blakeley, Director, Community Support Services; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2300; Email: pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Kelly McWilliams; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2205; Email: kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca |
| Funding | Ontario health * Oakville Community Foundation * United Way of Halton and Hamilton * Donations |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Reduces isolation in older adults (65+) by providing friendly social contact and physical activity (depending on ability) * all volunteers are supervised by Care Managers and training is provided Services include: Friendly visiting
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| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Boundaries | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Older adults who live alone in Halton and those who early stage cognitive impairment due to dementia, stroke or injury |
| Application | Referral form available online |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | No fees |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Errand Running/Shopping Assistance ; Escort Programs ~ Older Adults ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults |
| Older Adult Main Categories | HOME SUPPORTS ; MEMORY LOSS & DEMENTIA ; SAFETY |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Falls & Injury Prevention ; Friendly Visiting/Phone Reassurance ; Support for Persons with Dementia |
