Friends (The)

Service: Muskoka & Parry Sound Caregiver's Support Network, Parry Sound

Record #: MUS2185
Last Modified: 20 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 23 Aug 2023

Description

Description (Service) Provides support to family and friends involved in caring for individuals who are disabled, chronically ill, frail or elderly.

Caregiver services include:
  • education, training, information and referrals
  • social/emotional support
  • in-home respite services to family caregivers
  • monthly caregiver and health specific support group to share helpful information and socialize
  • telephone support
  • linking caregivers to other caregivers and community services
  • workshops on topics of interest
  • public awareness information and community presentations.
  • lending library of books, articles, videos etc.
  • in-service training for service providers
Assistance may be available for caregiver relief to care for someone, or ride to attend.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Parry Sound District
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Parry Sound
Address & Map
27 Forest St
Parry Sound, ON
Canada P2A 2R2
 
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Intersection Forest St and Bowes St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-746-5102
Toll Free Phone 1-888-746-5102
Fax 705-746-8139
E-Mail info@thefriends.on.ca
Website www.thefriends.on.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supportingneeds
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefriendsltc/
Primary Contact Linda Tiido, Support Services Manager; Phone: ext 235
Alternate Contact Theresa Michell, Support Services Manager; Phone: 705-687-5100 ext 224
Mailing Address 27 Forest St 
Parry Sound, ON 
Canada P2A 2R2

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