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Program: Telephone Reassurance Program

Organization: Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers
Description of Services: Volunteers check in with clients through a weekly telephone conversation to ascertain their client’s physical and mental well-being, engaging in conversation, and providing a sense of security

Services include:
  • social support
  • security check
  • weekly phone calls
  • weekend support based on availability

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Isolated adults 65 years of age and older, and adults of 18 years of age and older with physical disabilities * live independently or with an informal caregiver in their own homes * medically stable with current support from health care professionals * physically independent with assistive devices and aids * only available for people who require on-going support
Application: Call * seniors may be referred by social service agencies in the community * in-home assessment required for services
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: North to St Clair Ave W, West to Bathurst St, East to Logan Ave, South to the Waterfront

Phone Numbers: 416-413-0380
Fax: 416-413-4814
Email: vrts@societyofsharing.org
Website: www.societyofsharing.org
Address: 25 Linden St, Unit 208
Toronto, ON
M4Y 1V5
Intersection: Sherbourne St, south of Bloor St E
Location: Toronto (Bay Street Corridor)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Contacts: Olga El Khazendar - Program Coordinator
programcoordinator@societyofsharing.org

 
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