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Program:
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Caller Reassurance Program
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Address:
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PO Box 243, Stn Adelaide
Toronto, ON
M5C 2J4
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Map
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Location:
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Toronto (Church—Yonge Corridor)
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm, limited social calls on the weekend
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Service Description:
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Caller Reassurance for Seniors Program works to improve the emotional quality of life of vulnerable citizens over 55 in our community while empowering them to remain engaged int he community and continue to live independent lives. Dedicated volunteer responders provide regularly scheduled and personalized callouts to elderly program participants living in Toronto (including Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York) providing social connection and emotional support, medication reminders and safety check-ins. Highly-trained volunteer responders provide phone support inclusive of but not limited to:
- Elder Abuse
- Isolation & Loneliness
- Anxiety/Stress
- Relocation
- Depression/Continued Sadness
- Loss & Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Exploring Positive and Healthy Coping Skills
Visit website for more information, or to access fillable PDF for organizations or professionals OR for self-referral or to refer a family member/friend
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Application:
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Self-referral, Family referral, or referral from Doctor, OT, SW, Community support, etc.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of 55 years of age and older who would like a social call or medication reminder/safety check in
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