TeleCheck

Headwaters Health Care Centre

Record #: CWL0272
Last Modified: 08 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jun 2023

Record Details

Social Media Website Website: headwatershealth.ca/telecheck
Social Media Website

Description & Services

Alternate Name (formerly Community Torchlight/Distress Centre Wellington Dufferin) ; TeleCheck - Dufferin
Description Telephone Reassurance - pre-scheduled phone calls, 7-day service, for adults 55+ supporting independent living * quick emergency response when required * assistance in accessing community resources  
 
Benefits of scheduled check-in calls: 
•healthy routine reminders (e.g. medication, meals, exercise, appointments) 
•increases and supports social connection 
•ensures safety, health and well-being 
•quick link to emergency response when required, and community resources 
•support to caregivers and those living with dementia 
•family relief for vacations 
•all calls are confidential
Hours Daily 8:30am-12noon * 3:30pm-7pm
Areas Served Dufferin County
Eligibility 55 plus * Referrals under 55 years will be assessed
Application Call to request service * No Assessment * No referral required
Fees None
Languages English ; French - Website

Contact Information

Address & Map
25 Centennial Road, Unit 1
Orangeville, ON L9W 1R1
 
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Intersection Lackey Dr and Centennial Dr
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 519-415-3764
After Hours Phone 519-415-3764 Voicemail
Toll Free Phone 1-866-743-7818
E-Mail dcowen@headwatershealth.ca
Website headwatershealth.ca/telecheck
Primary Contact Diane Cowen, Manager

Other Details

Print Material TeleCheck-Dufferin, brochure; poster board with tear offs
Established March 2004
Funding Provincial
Service Level (50) Non Profit

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