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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0171 | Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-469-9325 |
| halton.region@sja.ca | |
| Website | www.sja.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJACanada Twitter: twitter.com/sja_canada YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4A85a2VaYJYiKDDAp8lgvA |
| Primary Contact | Tim Bauer, Executive Director; Email: tim.bauer@sja.ca |
| Contact Form | www.sja.ca/en/contact-us/general-inquiry |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A registered charitable community training service enabling Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1957 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Offers a variety of Special Courses including: * Standard First Aid with CPR & Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification courses * Standard First Aid Renewal * CPR & AED only certification courses * Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED certification courses * Mental Health First Aid * New Parent workshops (for expecting and new parents/grandparents for infants up to 2 years) * We Can Help (for 7-9 year old) * Home Alone course (for 10 & 11 year olds) * What Every Babysitter Should Know (for 11-14 year olds) * Advanced Medical First Aid course * Pet First Aid course * weekday and weekend sessions * courses are offered on an ongoing basis * private courses by request Volunteer services: * Adult Medical First Responders - provides mobile first aid services for community events * call for more information Therapy Dog Program: * volunteers with therapy dogs do weekly visits to area health care facilities to provide companionship to young and senior members of the community who are sick or lonely * provides certification program for family pets who have the talent to emotionally heal Home Caregivers Support Program: * provides information and assistance to non-professional caregivers who are providing care for family members or friends suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses within the confines of their own home * delivered in 4 class sessions, 3 hours each, or online * Physical, Emotional/Psychological, Social/Information, and Spiritual needs First Aid Kits, books, and supplies * includes soft-sided kits for the family vehicle and sports coach/enthusiast * defibrillators (AED's) * hard-cased industrial first aid kits approved by WSIB * restaurant kits |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Hills ; Milton ; Oakville |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Ages 16 and up for First Aid volunteers |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - varies by program |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dorval Dr and Speers Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Babysitting Instruction ; First Aid Instruction ; First Aid Kits ; First Aid Stations ; Personal Safety Education ; Youth Community Service Programs |