Application
No referral required; Ontario Health atHome South West area * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone
Fees
Free
Executives
Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care
519-271-7991 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca
Contacts
Justine Jordan - Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs
519-291-5898 * justine.jordan2@von.ca
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Listowel and area (Northern Part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and other surrounding rural areas)
Accessibility Note
Community based program
Description of Services:
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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