Victorian Order of Nurses
Site: Stratford - West Gore St
Service: Perth-Huron Branch - Special Steps Program
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Record #:
PER2197
Last Modified:
14 Mar 2023
Last Full Update:
16 Feb 2022
Description
| Description (Service) | Free service. Trains volunteers and matches them with people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or another form of dementia. Volunteers spend time on a regular basis with designated Alzheimer companions. Walk together when weather permits. In inclement weather, volunteers visit companion indoors or walk in an alternative environment |
Service Details
| Hours | Vary, call for details |
| Areas Served | Perth County |
| Eligibility | Persons diagnosed with dementia such as Alzheimer Disease. |
| Application | Call the Program Coordinator for more information. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Romeo and Long |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-271-7991 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5176 |
| Fax | 519-271-7612 |
| Justine.Jordan2@von.ca | |
| Website | von.ca/en/locations/perth-huron |
| Primary Contact | Justine Jordan, Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs; Phone: 519-291-5898 Ext 4337; 519-271-7991 Ext 4228; Email: Justine.Jordan2@von.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Sheri Gilhula, Manager of Community Support Services; Phone: 519-271-7991 Ext 4232; Email: Sheri.Gilhua@von.ca |
| Primary Executive | Angela Powell, Admin Coordinator; Phone: 519-271-7991 Ext 4231; Email: angela.powell@von.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o VON Perth-Huron; 40 Long Dr Suite 111 Stratford, ON Canada N5A 8A3 |