Service Information
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 Coordination
1 service

Friendly Visiting
1 service

Municipality of Wawa

Hospital Transition to Home Support
1 service

City of Sault Ste. Marie
Please refer to PATH/MWH Bundle under Care Coordination Tab

Meals on Wheels
1 service

Municipality of Wawa & Township of White River
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Rides & Transportation
1 service

City of Sault Ste. Marie

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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