Lifeline

Mills-Peninsula Health Services

Provides an electronic communication system which links the ill, elderly or disabled person, or anyone adjusting to living alone, to the hospital emergency room.

Description:

A personal emergency response system that connects persons to the Emergency Response Center at Mills-Peninsula Health Services for any emergency situation. The individual presses the waterproof help button, worn on a chain around the neck, which automatically dials the hospital. If they are unable to reach the subscriber by phone, the hospital calls someone from the list of "responders" on file to check on the individual. Various units are available including a voice-activated model. Staff will make presentations on the Lifeline service for groups and clubs as requested.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

AT&T Language Line

Services

Fees:

$30 per month for the Dual Unit (telephone and Lifeline unit combined), $35 per month for VoiceAssist unit, $50 installation charge. $40 for the phone unit, $35 for the standard unit, $50 installation charge. Cash, checks and money orders accepted.

Audience:

Disabled persons, people living alone

Eligibility:

Resident of area served who is ill, elderly, disabled or living alone

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone or mail.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

San Mateo County