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Program:
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Seniors Support Program
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Phone Numbers:
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416-785-2500 ext 5289
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Address:
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3560 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON
M6A 2E1
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Intersection:
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Bathurst St, south of Wilson Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Englemount—Lawrence)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9am-4pm
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Service Description:
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The Senior Support Program offers friendly calls by trained
and compassionate volunteers to support socializing and alleviate sense of
loneliness as well as provide connection to information and services as needed * If individuals need more support a social worker is available for brief
counseling.
Services include:
A friendly weekly telephone call (available in several
languages)
A weekly email message from an ePal
Access to a social worker for information, referral or brief
counseling upon request
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Fees:
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No fee required
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Application:
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Referral for the program can be made through Central Navigation, learn more at Baycrest Admissions and Referrals
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults over 65 experiencing social isolation or in need of emotional peer support
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Languages:
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English ; German ; Italian ; Portuguese ; Russian ; Spanish ; Hebrew ; Turkish ; Yiddish
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Area Served:
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Toronto
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Last Updated:
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8/29/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152797
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