Canadian Red Cross

Region of Durham Branch
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Record #: OSH0311 Last Modified: 08 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 01 Feb 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address585 Wentworth St E, Unit 40
Oshawa, ON L1H 3V8
 
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Office Phone905-723-2933
Fax905-723-9023
Crisis PhoneDisaster Pager 1-888-316-5633
Toll Free Phone1-866-723-2933
E-maildurham_region@redcross.ca
Websitewww.redcross.ca
LocationOshawa (City of)
IntersectionWentworth St east of Wilson Rd and west of Farewell Rd
Contact Information
Contact 1Tim Branch, Branch Liason Manager, Canadian Red Cross - Central Lakes Region; Phone: ext 206
Contact 2Gayle Krull, Community Services Assistant; Phone: ext 209
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
To take part in first aid training
FeesService
DescriptionDisaster Management 
Emergency and disaster relief * provision of basic needs (food, shelter, clothing and other personal needs) to full shelter management * Personal Disaster Assistance Team provides basic and immediate needs, up to a 72 hour period, to those directly affected by a personal disaster (eg. house fire, gas leak or a serious motor vehicle crash) * prepares, trains and equips volunteers to respond to disaster  
 
First Aid Training 
Training to deal with any emergency situation with confidence * courses available in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) instruction 
 
Babysitter Training 
Designed for youth 11 years and up * course covers the responsibilities of a babysitter, safety tips for children of all ages * basic child care skills, and what to do in case of an emergency 
 
Humanitarian Issues Programs & Youth Action Committee 
Youth oriented programs * generate a positive climate for public policy * promotion of humanitarian values and law 
 
HELP (Healthcare Equipment Loan Program) 
Rents portable healthcare equipment to assist individuals recuperating in their own homes from illness, injury or post operative surgery and individuals waiting for long-term care 
 
Disaster Management Program coordinates appeals for donations
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Subjects
Service CategoriesAssistive Technology Equipment Rental ; Bullying Prevention ; Dating Violence Prevention ; Disaster Donations Coordination ; Disaster Equipment and Supplies ; Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations ; Disaster Response Services ; First Aid Instruction ; Missing Persons Location Assistance ; Mobility Aids ; Post Disaster Shelter Services ; Sexual Harassment Prevention ; Spouse/Domestic Partner Abuse Prevention ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Human/Social Services Issues