Acclaim Health, Friendly Visiting

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Acclaim Health

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Friendly Visiting

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	2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
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 volunteers provide one-on-one support and friendship to frail or isolated seniors 65+ living alone in their own home, apartment or retirement home visits may include in-home visits as well as accompaniment in the community for errands, shopping and outings (depending on the ability of the client) * once a week for 1-2 hours Memory visiting provides companionship and physical activity for people experiencing memory loss and the early stages of dementia consists of about one hour weekly in-home visits or short outings (depending on the ability of the client) visits are provided by specially trained volunteers
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

Agency Overview