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Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers

Telephone Reassurance Program


Description
Volunteers check in with clients through a weekly telephone conversation to ascertain their client's physical and mental well-being, engaging in conversation, and providing a sense of security

Services include:
  • social support
  • security check
  • weekly phone calls
  • weekend support based on availability
Eligibility
Isolated adults 65 years of age and older, and adults of 18 years of age and older with physical disabilities * live independently or with an informal caregiver in their own homes * medically stable with current support from health care professionals * physically independent with assistive devices and aids * only available for people who require on-going support

Residency Requirements: North to St Clair Ave W, West to Bathurst St, East to Logan Ave, South to the Waterfront
Application Process
Call * seniors may be referred by social service agencies in the community * in-home assessment required for services
Phone
416-413-0380
Fax
416-413-4814
Website
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Email
[email protected]
Languages
English
Contact
Olga El Khazendar, Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Fees
Free
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
Address
25 Linden St, Unit 208
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1V5
Intersection: Sherbourne St, south of Bloor St E; Toronto (North St James Town)
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Service Area(s)
  • Toronto Downtown Central
  • Toronto Downtown East
  • Toronto Downtown North
  • Toronto Downtown West