Canadian Red Cross

Site: Halton and Peel Regional Office

Service: Ontario Friendly Calls Program

Record #: MHH0786
Last Full Update: 06 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-890-1000
Toll Free Phone 1-833-979-9779
E-Mail ONFriendlyCalls@redcross.ca
Website www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-services-in-canada/friendly-calls-program
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Flickr Flickr, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Any adult but priority is given to home and community care clients over the age of 65
Application

Registration is required * sign up form available online

Languages English
Fees Free

Site Information

Site Location Mississauga (Gateway)
Located In Community Mississauga
Address & Map
5700 Cancross Court
Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9
Intersection Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Matheson Blvd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support
Service Categories Telephone Reassurance

Copyright

Copyright Information This listing is copyright © 2024 Ontario Health atHome

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