Canadian Red Cross

Site: Halton and Peel Regional Office

Service: Ontario Friendly Calls Program

Record #: MHH0786
Last Full Update: 06 Mar 2024

Contact Information

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

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

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Telephone Reassurance
Older Adult Main Categories HOME SUPPORTS
Older Adult Sub-Categories Friendly Visiting/Phone Reassurance

Agency Overview


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