| Program: | Tele-Touch | ||
| Organizations: |
Acclaim Health Community Support Services |
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| Description of Services: | A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults, providing friendly conversation, security and reassurance * volunteers call according to a pre-arranged schedule * if the volunteer is unable to reach the client, the agency will follow up until we establish that the client is safe and sound * provides ongoing support to clients and can help clients access additional services as their needs change * volunteer opportunities available (apply online) * also provides security check-in calls | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Older adults (65+) with a valid Ontario Health Card living in their own home or a retirement home who are socially isolated and lonely * no diagnosis of dementia * reside in Halton, have valid Ontario Health Card and have no communicable diseases | ||
| Application: | Self-referral, family, friends or service providers * online referral form available | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Halton Region | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 905-827-8800 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-387-7127 | ||
| Fax: | 905-827-3390 | ||
| Website: | acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/tele-tou... | ||
| Address: |
Main Office 2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 |
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| Intersection: | Bronte Rd and Speers Rd | ||
| Location: | Oakville (West Oakville) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service) | ||
| Executives: |
Kelly McWilliams - Chief Executive Officer 905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca Patricia Blakeley - Director, Community Support Services 905-827-8800 ext 2300 * pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca |
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| Contacts: |
Denise Severin-Prior - Care Manager 905-827-8800 ext 2106 * dseverin-prior@acclaimhealth.ca Serena Bowker - Care Manager 905-827-8800 ext 2318 * sbowker@acclaimhealth.ca |
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An attentive phone call can make all the difference to someone's quality of life
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 10/21/2025 |
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