Region of Peel Project Lifesaver
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Record Details
Social Media	Website: www.peelregion.ca/social-services/life-saver.htm
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICON
Phone
Office Phone	905-791-7800 ext 5936
After Hours Phone	416-409-0287
Address/Location Info
Address	The Region of Peel 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2   View Google Map
Located In Community	Mississauga (City of)
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
Description	Project Lifesaver Peel helps families to protect members who may wander, typically individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, down syndrome, acquired brain injury or other kinds of cognitive impairement.   These individuals are equipped with a one ounce wrist transmitter that sends a radio signal that can be tracked up to a 2 kilometre radius. The system operates 24-7, 365 days a year.
Areas Served	Peel Region
Fees	Service - $300 for the Transmitter & $100/monthly for maintenance ; $300 for the transmitter and $10/monthly for maintenance. The Region does provide a subsidy for participants that may be in financial need.
Languages	English ; Translation services can be organized
Contact Information
E-Mail	Erica.opoku@peelregion.ca
Primary Contact	Erica Opoku, Project Lifesaver Coordinator, Region of Peel; Phone: 905-791-7800 ext 5936; Email: erica.opoku@peelregion.ca
Other Info
Alternate Name	Project Lifesaver Peel
Funding	Regional / Municipal
Service Level	(20) Regional Government
Subjects
Subjects	Alzheimer disease ; Autism ; Developmental disabilities ; Medical alert systems
Broader Terms	Disabilities ; Diseases ; Disorders ; Health ; Neurological diseases