Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Friendly Visiting and Telephone Assurance

Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Simcoe Muskoka Branch

Service: Friendly Visiting and Telephone Assurance

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Record #: BAR2360

Last Full Update: 27 Mar 2024

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Contacts

Office Phone	705-721-3313
Toll Free Phone	1-800-387-2251
Fax	705-739-9916
E-Mail	simcoe@redcross.ca
Website	https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/ontario
Social Media	Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Primary Contact	Tara Bone, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5266
Alternate Contact	Heather Stone, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5278
Volunteer Coordinator	Heather Stone, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5278
Hours	Hours vary, program is typically available Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Description and Service

Description (Service)	Friendly Calls regular phone calls to provide social interaction and check on the health and safety of people who live alone checks are done by trained and screened volunteers provides a feeling of safety to older adults and their families Friendly Visiting regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities who live alone provides companionship, socializing, sharing common interests and experiences and quality time
Eligibility	Older Adults without social interaction
Application	Call, no referral required
Languages	English; French - Website, Publications, Interpretation depending on availability of staff
Fees	None

Location Information

Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; Serve area north of Hwy 89 for all programs, consistent with the North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Support Services boundary Friendly Calls available throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka
Description (Site)	Nearest major intersection to office is Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W.
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 809B Barrie, ON Canada L4N 5R7
Intersection	Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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