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Project Lifesaver Simcoe

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Record #: BAR1564
Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 07 Apr 2025

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

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.

Address and Location

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

Contact Information

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

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Project Lifesaver Simcoe
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