The SafetyAid Program

What is the SafetyAid program?
SafetyAid is a crime prevention program that helps prevent break and enters and gives seniors a greater sense of safety and security in their homes. SafetyAid also provides material on how to prevent falls.

The program is offered in partnership with Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg Police Service, RCMP and local law enforcement.

How much does it cost?
Individuals and couples 65+, living in the communities listed below are eligilble for a free home safety and falls prevention audit.

If SafetyAid is not accessible in your area, a video or DVD is available to educate you on crime prevention and falls prevention.

Who is eligible for an audit and free safety devices?
Seniors 65+ who live in the community and have a net income below $25,000 if single or a combined net income of less than $30,000 for couples. Victims of a break and enter or home invasion will receive first priority.

Seniors who exceed the income levels are eligible for free safety and falls prevention audits.

What safety devices does SafetyAid provide?
SafetyAid can install deadbolts, peepholes, swing bars, smoke alarm batteries and extra address numbers. The team also provides falls prevention material: non-slip bath mats, nightlights, flashlights, fluorescent stair tape, ice melt for sidewalks and ice grip tips for canes.

Who do I call?
Age & Opportunity Inc.
Toll Free: 1-888-333-1808
In Winnipeg call: 956-6440

*Please note – SafetyAid currently services the following communities:r Prevention Older Manitobans*
Beausejour
Brandon
Dauphin
Ebb and Flow First Nation
Gladstone
Grandview
Hamiota
Lac du Bonnet
Little Black River First Nation
Minnedosa
Neepawa
Pine Creek First Nation
Pinawa
Portage la Prairie
Roblin
Russell
Sagkeeng First Nation
Shoal Lake
Ste. Anne
Steinbach
Ste. Rose du Lac
Swan River
Winnipeg

To download the SafetyAid Fact Sheet, please click here, in French please click here.