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Yes. If you change your phone number, it's important that you call Lifeline and let us know!

If you have recently switched to a “non-traditional” telephone service, such as Broadband/VoIP/digital, call us at (204) 956-6777 or toll-free in Manitoba at 1-888-722-5222. These new services may have potential risks when paired with Lifeline. You should always test your Lifeline Service after changing phone service providers to confirm it is working properly.

The Lifeline service has also been tested with leading fiber optic telephone service providers and we have not found any compatibility issues. Please note, some fiber optic options require a back-up battery for your telephone service to work during power outages. If your telephone service provider’s fiber optic service requires one, you need to ask them for a back-up battery in order for your Lifeline equipment to work during a power outage. There may be a charge from your telephone service provider for the back-up battery.

• Go to the subscriber’s home quickly (using key provided). If you cannot respond immediately, let the Response Centre know.
• At the subscriber’s home, press the Reset Button on the home communicator. When unit stops flashing, press the Help Button. If the home communicator does not have a Reset button, push the Help Button.
• The Personal Response Associate will speak to you through the speakerphone on the Lifeline unit. Give the status of the subscriber and indicate if emergency services are needed.
• Remain with the subscriber until appropriate help has arrived. If subscriber is taken to the hospital, please lock their door. For those using the GoSafe Service, the Primary Mobile Responder may be asked to respond to an alarm if it has been placed outside the home.

• If our Response Centre can identify the location and emergency services are not needed, we will advise where the subscriber can be found.

• If we cannot determine the location , we may inquire about the subscriber’s possible whereabouts.

Important: Call (204) 956-6777 or toll-free 1-888-722-5222 if a Responder’s information changes. This may include changes to home, cell, or work numbers.

Your home communicator has a backup battery. If you lose power, the backup battery begins to work automatically. The backup battery can last up to 30 hours.

If the communicator battery needs to be replaced, a silent signal will be sent to Lifeline and one of our representatives will contact you to arrange for replacement.

Please contact our office to cancel your service. Once the service is canceled, your automatic payments will stop after the cancellation month. The equipment must be returned to our office in Winnipeg or your local program by the end of the cancellation month to avoid any further charges.

The neck cord can be shortened or lengthened using the following process:

To shorten: With the flat tab between your first finger and thumb of each hand, slide both tabs apart in line with your shoulders.

To lengthen: Pull one strand off the neck cord while sliding the tab to the back. Repeat on the other side.

Lifeline neck cords contain a special fuse designed to breakaway under certain conditions to reduce the remote risk of strangulation. If the neck cord breaks apart, contact Lifeline or your representative for a free replacement. Please note that you should never tie a knot in the neck cord as it could prevent the break-away feature from working properly and creates a risk of strangulation.

No. We cannot monitor On the Go subscribers outside Canada. Please refer to your Service Agreement for more information.

The length of battery charge depends on the mobile service you are using. Please refer to the quick set up guide for more information. In general, we recommend that you charge your On the Go Mobile button daily. 

You will need to put your On the Go Mobile button in Sleep mode. This is outlined in your Instructions for Use.