Ontario Friendly Calls Program
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5700 Cancross Court
Mississauga, ON
L5R 3E9
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905-890-1000
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Toll-Free: 1-833-979-9779
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Application
Registration is required * sign up form available online

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Any adult but priority is given to home and community care clients over the age of 65

Fees
Free

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Ontario

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Friendly Calls Program is available across Ontario and registration is through email only * telephone calls are made on a regular basis by trained Red Cross volunteers who provide supportive listening, social interaction, emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services to the call recipients * home and community care clients over the age 65 are prioritized, but this service is extended to any adult who may benefit from a friendly call to help reduce anxiety, depression, or loneliness * calls can range from a two-minute safety check-in to a longer social chat
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Last update: Mar 6, 2024: Suggest an edit