Record #: BAR2360
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 31 Jul 2023

Location, Telephone & Internet

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
Located In Community Barrie
Address 65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 809B
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 5R7
Intersection Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W

Description & Services

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
  • IN PERSON VISITS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD
Hours Hours vary, program is typically available Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Boundaries Friendly Calls available throughout Simcoe County & 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

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible

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