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Program:
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Volunteer Friendly Visiting Program
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Phone Numbers:
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519-271-7991
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Toll-Free:
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Administration: 1-800-265-5176
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Fax:
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519-271-7612
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Address:
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40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
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Intersection:
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Romeo St N and Long Dr
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Location:
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Southern Perth with multiple locations in Perth
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Accessibility Notes:
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Community based program
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
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Contacts:
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Justine Jordan - Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs
519-291-5898 * justine.jordan2@von.ca
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Service Description:
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Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities or chronic illness, living in the community who are isolated, lonely or could use a friend
Trained and screened volunteer visitors are matched one-to-one with clients with aim of compatibility to provide companionship and support through regular visits to client's home for conversation or activities like cards, games, or walking
Volunteers do not do medication reminders, personal care or housekeeping, or travel in client's car
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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No referral required; Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Listowel and area (Northern Part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and other surrounding rural areas)
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Last Updated:
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3/27/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=10928
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