| Organization: | Project Lifesaver Huron | ||
| Description of Services: |
Provides equipment for locating individuals living with
Alzheimers, Dementia, Autism, Acquired Brain Injury or other cognitive
disorders who may wander and become lost. Participants wear a lightweight wristband transmitter that emits a radio signal which can be located up to 2 km away by specially trained OPP officers using mobile receiving equipment * transmitter is water resistant and may be worn for showering, bathing and swimming * home visit is made to register the participant with information such as current picture, history and habits gathered to assist OPP * search is started as soon as OPP are contacted * radio signal is not accessible to the public (only to OPP search officers) |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Fee for service, but may be waived | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Residents of Huron County who meet eligibility criteria | ||
| Application: | phone call or email | ||
| Accessibility Notes: | Community Outreach Program | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Huron County | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 1-866-340-9357 press 1 | ||
| Email: | lvermeersch@huroncounty.ca | ||
| Address: |
401 Beech St, Second Floor Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 |
Map | |
| Location: | Central Huron | ||
| Hours: | Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Lori Vermeersch - Deputy Chief of Professional Standards and Community Programs Huron County Paramedic Services 519-440-2829 |
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Project Lifesaver Brochure (2019) |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Mar 26, 2025 |