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Community Services


Friendly Visiting

Friendly Visiting (Telephone Reassurance) is a support service in which a volunteer visits/calls an isolated or frail adult regularly on a one to one basis. It aims to provide social support and contact with the community, and to ensure the well-being, health and safety of the clients.

Eligibility

· Isolated seniors aged 55 or above
· Seniors living alone who are at risk but choose to stay in the community
· Those who need assistance in overcoming isolation because of physical/functional limitations
· Those without adequate support systems
· Those with emotional problems such as depression, and are socially withdrawn from joining community activities
· Those with physical health or mental health problems who need assistance and require regular monitoring and supervision

Service Boundaries

The service is offered to eligible seniors residing in Scarborough, Markham, North York and Richmond Hill.

Fee

Free of charge

Inquiries

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tel: 416-321-6333





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