| Program: | Ontario Friendly Calls Program | ||
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Canadian Red Cross - Halton and Peel Regional Office |
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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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| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Any adult 18+ but priority is given to home and community care clients over the age of 65 | ||
| Application: | Registration is required * sign up form available online | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Ontario | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-890-1000 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-833-979-9779 | ||
| Email: | ONFriendlyCalls@redcross.ca | ||
| Website: | www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-servi... | ||
| Address: |
5700 Cancross Court Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9 |
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| Intersection: | Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Matheson Blvd W | ||
| Location: | Mississauga (Gateway) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | ||
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 3/4/2025 | |||
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