Project Lifesaver Simcoe

Site: Mailing Address

Record #: BAR1564
Last Modified: 05 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-722-1066
E-Mail admin@projectlifesaversimcoe.ca
Website https://www.projectlifesaversimcoe.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectlifesaversimcoe/

Site Information

Description (Site) There is no physical office for this program, use Mailing Address as the Site.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
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 and Service Details

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.
Hours No regular hours
Areas Served Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; 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.

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Project Lifesaver Simcoe
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Donations - Send donations care of Georgian Bay Volunteer Search and Rescue, 65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Suite 165, Barrie, ON L4N 9R3

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Locator Aids