Service Information
Telephone Reassurance
ESS Support Services
Category:
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks
Target Population: Adults with Disabilities, Older Adults, Seniors, Socially Isolated
Service Details
Description:
Provides weekly social telephone calls and/or security checks to seniors and adults with disabilities who may be isolated and not have access to social programs within the community.
Individuals are matched with ESS volunteers, with calls taking place weekly based on a mutually agreed upon schedule. The volunteer’s role is to provide social companionship, a listening ear, and to engage in friendly and casual conversation.
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
No cost
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Older adults and adults with disabilities who may be isolated and do not have access to social programs within the community.
Other Services Offered by ESS Support Services
ESS Support Services provides 24 services in 8 categories
Adult Day Program4 services
Adult Day Program
4 services
2245 Lawrence Avenue West, Etobicoke
30 Rosemount Ave, York (Toronto), ON, M9N 3B3, CAN
525 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
400 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Friendly Visiting1 service
Friendly Visiting
1 service
M8V1of2, M8V2of2, M8X1of2, M8X2of2, M8Y, M8Z, M9A
Group Dining1 service
Group Dining
1 service
1447 Royal York Road, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Overnight Stay Respite2 services
Overnight Stay Respite
2 services
15 King Street, York (Toronto), ON, M9N 3X1, CAN
30 Rosemount Ave Toronto, ON M9N 3B3
Respite Care (In-Home)1 service
Respite Care (In-Home)
1 service
M8V1of2, M8V2of2, M8W, M8X1of2, M8X2of2, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9B, M9C, M9P2of2, M9R, M9V, M9W
Rides & Transportation1 service
Rides & Transportation
1 service
M8V1of2, M8V2of2, M8W, M8X1of2, M8X2of2, M8Y, M8Z, M9A, M9C, M9N, M9P2of2, M9R, M9V, M9W
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class13 services
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class
13 services
400 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke, ON
Unit 201, 10 Neighbourhood Lane, Toronto, ON, M8Y 0C5, CAN
50 Quebec Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 4B4, CAN
3446 Dundas Street West, York, ON
1447 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9P 3V8, CAN
15 King Street, York (Toronto), ON, M9N 3X1, CAN
Open to residents of 15 King St only
2715 Islington Avenue, Etobicoke, ON
Open to residents of 2715 Islington Ave only
400 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke, ON
2445 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
44 Delma Drive, Etobicoke, ON
50 Quebec Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 4B4, CAN
41 Mabelle Ave, Toronto, ON, M9A 5A9, CAN
400 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke, ON
Support Group1 service
Support Group
1 service
48a Rosemount Ave, York (Toronto), ON, M9N 3B3, CAN