Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Simcoe Muskoka Branch

Service: Friendly Visiting and Telephone Assurance

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Record #: BAR2360
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 29 Oct 2024

Contacts

Public Comments To donate to Red Cross disaster appeals, please call 1-800-418-1111, visit the website, or mail cheques to Canadian Red Cross Ontario Office, P.O. Box 4000, Mississauga, ON L5M 9Z9
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianredcross
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/canadianredcross
Primary Contact Tara Bone, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5266
Alternate Contact Heather Stone, Manager; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5278

Addresses

Address & Map
65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 809B
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 5R7
Intersection Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

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

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Hours vary, program is typically available Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; Serve area north of Hwy 89 for all programs, consistent with the Ontario Health atHome boundary
Friendly Calls available throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka
Eligibility Older Adults without social interaction
Application Call, no referral required
Languages English; French - Website, Publications, Interpretation depending on availability of staff
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Friendly Outreach Programs ; Telephone Reassurance
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