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Project Lifesaver Simcoe

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Record #: BAR1564
Last Modified: 08 Apr 2025
Last Full Update: 07 Apr 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 705-722-1066, Ext 234
E-Mail PLS@alzheimersociety.ca
Website https://assc.akaraisin.com/ui/plssimcoe
Primary Contact Megan Fisher, Intake & Program Support

Addresses

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No physical location
Barrie, ON
Canada
Mailing Address c/o Project Lifesaver 
20 Anne St S, Unit 3 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 2C6
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service)

FM Tracking program for vulnerable individuals who are at risk of wandering. This includes persons living with dementia, autism spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury, or a mental health condition. Program consists of:

  • A watch sized tracking device worn by the vulnerable individual that emits a unique FM radio frequency signal every second
  • Bracelets require daily battery testing to ensure device is operating properly
  • Batteries and bracelet bands require changing every 60 days

The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County handles the administration of Project Lifesaver

  • Barrie Police and South Simcoe Police operate the FM responders if a search is required
  • All participants are added to the Barrie Police/South Simcoe Police Vulnerable Person's registry

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours No regular hours
Areas Served Barrie ; Blue Mountains ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Collingwood ; Innisfil
Eligibility Vulnerable individuals who are at risk of wandering
Application Call or email
Languages English
Fees Transmitter, bracelets and batteries $500. Payment plan available.

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