Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka Branch
Site: Simcoe Muskoka Branch
Service: Community Health and Wellness - Friendly Visiting and Telephone Assurance
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR2360 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response * Telephone assurance is still being offered * in person visiting is not available * Office is currently closed to in-person service, but staff are working and available to provide assistance by email or phone * If you know the specific extension or email of a particular staff you are trying to reach, please use it or for general inquiries call 705-721-3313 or email simcoe@redcross.ca Regular Service 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 Telephone Assurance - Regular phone calls to 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 |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Response * Telephone assurance is still being offered * in person visiting is not available * Office is currently closed to in-person service, but staff are working and available to provide assistance by email or phone * If you know the specific extension or email of a particular staff you are trying to reach, please use it or for general inquiries call 705-721-3313 or email simcoe@redcross.ca The Barrie Office of the Canadian Red Cross coordinates this service for all areas of Simcoe County, except in Orillia To donate to Red Cross disaster appeals, please call 1-800-418-1111, visit the website, or mail cheques to Canadian Red Cross Ontario Office, P.O. Box 4000, Mississauga, ON L5M 9Z9 |
| Hours | COVID-19 Response * Office is currently closed to in-person service, but staff are working and available to provide assistance by email or phone Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Service: hours vary |
| Areas Served | Muskoka District ; Simcoe County - except Orillia |
| Boundaries | Dividing line to the south is Hwy 89 for all programs, same as LHIN boundary |
| Eligibility | Older Adults without social interaction |
| Application | Call * no referral required |
| Languages | English ; French - Website, Publications, Interpretation depending on availability of staff |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-721-3313 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-2251 |
| Fax | 705-739-9916 |
| simcoe@redcross.ca | |
| Website | www.redcross.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianredcross Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/canadian_redcross Twitter: twitter.com/redcrosscanada YouTube: www.youtube.com/canadianredcross |