Programs that contact elderly individuals or people who have disabilities by telephone on a regular basis to ensure their good health and safety, and to reassure them that help is available if and when they need it.
Population Served:
Seniors and adults with disabilities.
Catchment Area:
Scarborough
Service Category:
Telephone Reassurance / Telephone Security Checks
Predominant Culture:
Chinese, East Indian, West Indian, Greek, Filipino, European, Spanish
Cost:
Free.
Service Limitation:
Volunteer based program where volunteers call and befriend socially isolated persons on a regular basis. Various languages can be offered depending on the available volunteer
