West Parry Sound District Community Support Services
Site: West Parry Sound District Community Support Services
Service: Friendly Visiting for Seniors
Description
Description (Service) | Connects and educates people in the community to identify the signs and symptoms that a senior may be at risk and provides an opportunity to connect them to the appropriate services such as individual and group activities, for example, workshops, exercise classes, and social gatherings. Adopt a Senior connects isolated, lonely seniors at Christmas and the kindness continues throughout the year. Volunteer Friendly Visiting program brings clients together with volunteers to ease clients' isolation and worry. Visits may include walking, reading together, or sharing a cup of tea; the desired outcome is an ongoing supportive relationship. Tele-chat may be arranged for individuals requiring a regular call to ensure they are safe, comfortable, and in good health. |
Service Details
Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
Areas Served | Parry Sound District ; Residency Requirements: |
Boundaries | Residency Requirements: North to the French River, South to the Musquash River: East to Magnetawan and West to the Georgian Bay Archipelago. Also included in the area are seven First Nations. |
Eligibility | |
Application | Call for information |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Parry Sound |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Belvedere Ave and Waubeek Ave |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-746-5602 |
Fax | 705-746-5705 |
linda@csswest.ca | |
Website | https://www.parrysoundsupportservices.ca/site/home |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/West-Parry-Sound-Community-Support-Services-103510858504377 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrysound.communityservices/ |
Primary Contact | Linda Taylor, Program Director; Email: linda@csswest.ca |
Mailing Address | Belvedere Heights, 21 Belvedere Ave Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 2A2 |