Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Simcoe Muskoka Branch

Service: Friendly Visiting and Telephone Assurance

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Record #: BAR2360
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 29 Oct 2024

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments 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

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-3313
Toll Free Phone 1-800-387-2251
Fax 705-739-9916
E-Mail simcoe@redcross.ca
Website https://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/ontario
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianredcross
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/canadianredcross
Primary Contact Tara Bone, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5266
Alternate Contact Heather Stone, Manager; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5278

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection to office is Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W.
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 809B
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 5R7
Intersection Hwy 400 and Dunlop St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Friendly Calls

  • regular phone calls to provide social interaction and 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

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
Hours Hours vary, program is typically available Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; Serve area north of Hwy 89 for all programs, consistent with the North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Support Services boundary
Friendly Calls available throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka
Eligibility Older Adults without social interaction
Application Call, no referral required
Languages English; French - Website, Publications, Interpretation depending on availability of staff
Fees None

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, LHIN

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Friendly Outreach Programs ; Telephone Reassurance