Service Information
Service Area:
City of Sault Ste. MarieInquiry Phone: 1 (705) 759-4547
Available 8:30am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri
Website: Visit Us
Friendly Visiting
Canadian Red Cross - Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch
Category:
Friendly Visiting
Target Population: Socially Isolated
Service Details
Description:
Provides one-on-one, personal visits by a trained Red Cross volunteer for an hour, at least once every two weeks, for seniors who find it difficult to leave their homes. Companionship is the key – depending on their interests, the pair may chat, play a game, do a craft or discuss the news..
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
No cost
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
55 yrs
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Other Services Offered by Canadian Red Cross - Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch
Canadian Red Cross - Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch provides 6 services in 6 categories
Care Coordination1 service
Care Coordination
1 service
Sault Ste Marie
Friendly Visiting1 service
Friendly Visiting
1 service
Municipality of Wawa
Hospital Transition to Home Support1 service
Hospital Transition to Home Support
1 service
City of Sault Ste. Marie
Please refer to PATH/MWH Bundle under Care Coordination Tab
Meals on Wheels1 service
Meals on Wheels
1 service
Rides & Transportation1 service
Rides & Transportation
1 service
City of Sault Ste. Marie
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks1 service
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks
1 service
City of Sault Ste. Marie, Lhin 13 - North East, Municipality of Wawa, P2B, P6A1of3, P6A2of3, P6A3of3, P6B, P6C1of2, P6C2of2, Town of Blind River, Township of Dubreuilville, Township of Laird, Township of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional, Township of Plummer Additional, Township of Prince, Township of Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional, Township of White River
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