Canadian Red Cross - Halton and Peel Regional Office - Ontario Friendly Calls Program

Program:	Ontario Friendly Calls Program

Organizations:	Canadian Red Cross - Halton and Peel Regional Office

Phone Numbers:	905-890-1000

Toll-Free:	1-833-979-9779


Email:	ONFriendlyCalls@redcross.ca

Website:	www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-servi...

Address:	5700 Cancross Court Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9

Intersection:	Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Matheson Blvd W

Location:	Mississauga (Gateway)

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Service Description:	Friendly Calls Program is available across Ontario and registration is through email only * telephone calls are made on a regular basis by trained Red Cross volunteers who provide supportive listening, social interaction, emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services to the call recipients * home and community care clients over the age 65 are prioritized, but this service is extended to any adult who may benefit from a friendly call to help reduce anxiety, depression, or loneliness * calls can range from a two-minute safety check-in to a longer social chat

Fees:	Free

Application:	Registration is required * sign up form available online

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Any adult 18+ but priority is given to home and community care clients over the age of 65

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Ontario


This information was last completely updated on: 3-4-2025

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