Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe
Service: Reassurance Call Program, Orillia
Record #:
ORI0117
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
05 Jan 2022
Description
| Description (Service) | A Reassurance Call Program offering free daily or regular phone calls available to anyone within the local calling area regardless of age, race, gender, family status or ability level. Program would benefit anyone who experiences loneliness or isolation, is housebound, has reduced mobility and would like to engage in friendly conversation with a trained volunteer. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | If Orillia is long distance, can call Barrie phone number. There is no toll free phone number. |
| Hours | Telephone reassurance calls: Mon-Sun 9 am-9 pm |
| Areas Served | Gravenhurst ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Individual must register to receive a regular check in/friendly call, contact administration office. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Mississaga St and Dunlop St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-327-2383, Administration office ; AA information Line: 705-725-8682 |
| Crisis Phone | 705-325-9534, Orillia ; 705-726-7922, Barrie |
| info@telecaredistressline.com | |
| Website | https://telecaredistressline.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telecare-Distress-Line-of-Greater-Simcoe-214649008596172/?ref=br_tf |
| Primary Contact | Jude Bossert, Volunteer Co-Ordinator |
| Mailing Address | Telecare Business Office, 170 Colborne St W Orillia Canada L3V 2Z3 |