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Program:
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Telephone Assurance Program
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Address:
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670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
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Map
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Intersection:
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Albert St and Empress Ave
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm * Calls are made in the morning at an agreed upon time - usually 8:30am-9:30am
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Service Description:
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Regular week day phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * predetermined response (determined with the client) if call is not answered * checks are done by trained and screened volunteers * calls can also be for social purposes but not medication reminders
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults 55 years and older and adults 18 years and older with disabilities
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