Your information is kept strictly confidential and all volunteers are administered a background check. If you or someone you know would like to sign-up for the FREE Lean On Me service, please contact Peggy McDeavitt at 85. The Lean On Me volunteers can provide a safety net and peace of mind to residents and family members, whether they are older adults, disabled or have a language barrier.
Checking for hazards in the home that may cause a fall or injury or is a fire hazard.Medication and/or medical equipment lists.Below are some examples of the checklists they personally review with each resident they visit: The volunteers schedule a visit with the community member and spend time learning each community member’s unique circumstances or needs and tailors a preparedness plan specifically for them. All volunteers are credentialed and background screened. We want to help more! Services begin when a community member requests a specialized home visit by Lean On Me volunteers. The Lean On Me program has assisted over 120 individuals so far. Our volunteers are increasing resiliency in our community.” “These are individuals who otherwise may not have anyone nearby to assist them with creating an emergency preparedness plan.
“The Lean On Me program provides opportunities for our vulnerable residents to be prepared if a disaster strikes,” said Dr. The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County organizes the OWMRC and Lean On Me program. The mission of the Lean On Me program is to identify vulnerable populations and provide services to ensure they are prepared in advance of a storm or an emergency. The Okaloosa-Walton Medical Reserve Corps (OWMRC) volunteers offer free services to Okaloosa and Walton residents aged 65 and older or with one or more disabilities.
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