- Description
- 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
- Eligibility
- 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
Residency Requirements: Halton Region - Application Process
- Self-referral, family, friends or service providers * online referral form available
- Phone
- 905-827-8800
- Toll Free
- 1-800-387-7127
- Fax
- 905-827-3390
- Web Site
- acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/tele-touch/
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Denise Severin-Prior, Care Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2106 - Fees
- Free
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Halton Information Providers
- Last Verified On
- October 21, 2025
- Address
- 2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON, L6L 5M2
Intersection: Bronte Rd and Speers Rd; Oakville (West Oakville)
Acclaim Health Site Location: Oakville - Head Office
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region
