TeleCheck Dufferin Seniors Telephone Reassurance (No Fee)

Community Torchlight
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Record #: CWL0272 Last Modified: 02 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 02 Aug 2012
Description & Services
Alternate NameTeleCheck, Community Torchlight
DescriptionTelephone Reassurance call to seniors (55 plus) daily check in call (assess for safety/health concerns) provide support and emergency response if required. Calls are provided daily, 7 days per week, including statutory holidays. Medication reminders are provided. Long term support and short term support provided. Calls are confidential. Knowledge of community resources available and referrals provided.
Hours8 am-5 pm
Dates7 days per week, including holidays
Areas ServedDufferin County
EligibilityAges: 55 year(s) and up 
 
Referrals under 55 years will be assessed.
ApplicationAnyone can call 519-415-3764 to request service. No referral necessary.
FeesNone - Funded by Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
Address25 Centennial Road, Unit 1
Orangeville, ON L9W 1R1
 
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Site LocationPlaza directly across road from Georgian College
IntersectionBroadway / Dawson Rd
Transit InformationBus stop located at 25 Centennial Road
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone519-415-3764
After Hours Phone519-415-3764 Voicemail
Crisis Phone519-821-0120  
1-877-822-0140
E-Mailkjohnson@communitytorchlight.com
Websitewww.communitytorchlight.com
Primary ContactKatherine Johnson, Distress Centre Manager, Community Torchlight; Phone: 519-415-3764; Email: kjohnson@communitytorchlight.com
Primary ExecutiveJohn Jones, Executive Director; Phone: 519-821-3761 ext 212
Other Details
Print MaterialTeleCheck, Community Torchlight - brochure; poster board with tear offs
EstablishedMarch 2004
FundingProvincial - CW-LHIN Aging at Home Strategy, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Service Level(30) Provincial Government ; (50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsSecurity checks ; Seniors ; Telephone support