Charitable & Outreach Programs
Initiatives that help provide critical support and assistance to as many Canadians as we possibly can.
Initiatives that help provide critical support and assistance to as many Canadians as we possibly can.
The following programs offer everything from financial assistance to those who cannot afford MedicAlert protection, to training for healthcare professionals across the country.
CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
Membership Assistance
Some Canadians cannot afford MedicAlert protection. We don't want to turn anyone away from our lifesaving service, so our Membership Assistance program provides partial or full financial assistance for MedicAlert IDs and service plans for eligible applicants.
Download a Membership Assistance Application
No Child Without
Our No Child Without program helps ensure that kids with medical conditions aged 4-14 receive free MedicAlert protection. Learn more about No Child Without
OUTREACH
MedicAlert® Safely Home®
People with Alzheimer's or dementia can wander from home or become lost even in familiar places. MedicAlert® Safely Home® , a nation-wide program in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, helps ensure that they are quickly reunited with loved ones.
Learn more about MedicAlert® Safely Home®
StudentsFIRST
The StudentsFIRST program helps students ages 4-18 get the MedicAlert ID and protection they need at a discounted rate. Learn more about StudentsFIRST
Paramedics and Emergency Responders National Education Program
MedicAlert trains Canada’s healthcare professionals on the “Look, Read, Call” procedure. This renowned program teaches paramedics and emergency responders to look for the official medical ID, and how best to use the exclusive 24/7 Emergency Hotline to access our subscribers’ detailed health profiles. Their mission is the same as ours: to save lives.
Learn more about Paramedics and Emergency Responders National Education Program
First Nations
For the last 35 years, we've worked with Health Canada to make MedicAlert services available to First Nations and Inuit families and communities. Financial assistance is available under Health Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. Download the First Nations MedicAlert brochure
You can help us continue to provide these programs
The continued success of these programs is dependent on the generosity of our donors. We thank you in advance for your support!