VON CanadaSimcoe County Site, Barrie Office, Respite Care Program |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet | ||||
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| Address | 14 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 1501 Barrie, ON L4N 5R7 View Google Map | |||
| Location | Barrie | |||
| Address Notes | Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W | |||
| Office Phone | 705-737-5044 Ext 224 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | Simcoe County 1-800-565-4145 | |||
| After Hours Phone | 24hr answering service | |||
| Fax | 705-737-1903 | |||
| Website | www.von.ca | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Primary Contact | Michelle Reid, Program Coordinator, Respite Care; Email: michelle.reid@von.ca | |||
| Alternate Contact | Kari Rivest, Administrative Assistant, VON Canada. Simcoe County Site. Barrie Office; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 222; Email: kari.rivest@von.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Ulla Rose, Site Manager, VON Canada. Simcoe County Site. Barrie Office; Phone: 705-737-5044 ext 226; Email: ulla.rose@von.ca | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | Provides assessment, education, support and respite for caregivers as well as a standardized care plan for the individual with Alzheimer Disease and dementia * specially trained Respite Care-workers provide services to clients on a home visiting basis under the supervision of a Program Coordinator * caregivers utilizing the service will benefit from time away from care-giving, providing them with rest, and time to pursue social activities, etc VON Canada Simcoe County Branch is a member of the Staying Independent Falls Prevention Coalition (SIFPC) | |||
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * 24 hour In-Home Respite Program | |||
| Dates | Year round | |||
| Areas Served | Simcoe County | |||
| Eligibility | Clients must have a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease, or related dementia | |||
| Application | Referral-self and /or caregiver, CCAC, Physician, Veterans Affairs Canada, Hospital * In-home assessment | |||
| Fees | Service - Hourly rate based on ability to pay; must have valid Ontario Health Insurance card or pay full fee | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Print Material | Brochures | |||

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