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Organization:
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Project Lifesaver Huron
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Phone Numbers:
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1-866-340-9357 press 1
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Address:
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403 Beech St
Clinton, ON
N0M 1L0
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Location:
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Central Huron
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Accessibility Notes:
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Community Outreach Program
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Hours:
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Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Contacts:
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Lori Vermeersch - Deputy Chief of Professional Standards and Community Programs
Huron County Paramedic Services
519-440-2829
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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Fee for service, but may be waived
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Application:
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phone call or email
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Residents of Huron County who meet eligibility criteria
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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alternate format is available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Huron County
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This information was last completely updated on 3/1/2024 |
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