West Parry Sound District Community Support Services
Service: Friendly Visiting for Seniors, West Parry Sound District Community Support Services
Record #:
PSD0483
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
19 Oct 2023
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 opportunity to connect them to the appropriate service. Adopt a Senior adopts isolated, lonely seniors at Christmas to receive a bag of Christmas Joy. These individuals continue to be connected to Seniors Safekeeping services and activities throughout the year. Volunteer Friendly Visiting program brings clients together with volunteers to ease clients isolation and worry. Visits may include going for walks, reading together or sharing a cup of tea; the desired outcome is an on-going supportive relationship. Tele-chat may be arranged for individuals that require a regular call to ensure that 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:
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| 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 |
| Mailing Address | Belvedere Heights - Lower back level; 21 Belvedere Ave Parry Sound, ON Canada P2A 2A2 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-746-5602 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-883-0058 |
| 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 |
| Primary Contact | Linda Taylor, Program Director |