COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, caregiver programs are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.
Program: Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Middlesex-Dorchester Office
Phone Numbers: 519-268-7028
Toll-Free: 1-866-252-1113
Fax: 519-268-2972
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/telephone-assurance
Address:
Thames Centre Recreation Complex
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
Intersection: Dorchester Rd and Hamilton Rd
Location: Dorchester
Accessibility Notes: Service provided in-home
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
Service Description: Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and adults with a disability people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world

Regular phone calls are made Mon-Fri with the exception of holidays


Fees: Free
Application: Call * no referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Available in participating buildings * older adults and adults with disabilities
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Rural Middlesex and area
See Also: Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks
Last Updated: 8/12/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=164611

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