Project Lifesaver Huron
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403 Beech St
Clinton, ON
N0M 1L0
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1-866-340-9357 press 1
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Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Application
phone call or email

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Residents of Huron County who meet eligibility criteria

Fees
Fee for service, but may be waived

Contacts
Lori Vermeersch - Deputy Chief of Professional Standards and Community Programs
Huron County Paramedic Services
519-440-2829

Languages
English

Language Note
alternate format is available upon request

Area(s) Served
Huron County

Accessibility Note
Community Outreach Program

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)
Last update: Mar 1, 2024: Suggest an edit