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VON Hamilton

Community Support Services, Tele-Touch
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Record #: HAM0501 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 17 Jan 2013
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Older Adult CategoriesHELP TO LIVE AT HOME (ALL) ; Home - Friendly Visiting/Phone Reassurance
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
414 Victoria Ave N, Ste M2
Hamilton, ON L8L 5G8
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionVictoria Ave N and Barton St E
WardWard 3
Office Phone905-522-9567
Fax905-527-1919
E-Mailhamilton.volunteerservices@von.ca
Websitewww.von.ca
Additional Websitewww.von.ca/NationalDirectory/branch/pages.aspx?BranchId=24§ion=programs&cat=3
Contact Information
Primary ContactAnn Lindley, Manager; Phone: 905-523-1055
Volunteer CoordinatorCoordinator of Volunteers; Phone: 905-522-0053 ext 2272 * 905-522-0053 ext 2228 * 905-522-0053 ext 2292
Description & Services
DescriptionTele-Touch is a telephone support program that provides a “reassuring ring” for seniors and individuals with disabilities who are living independently in the City of Hamilton. 
 
A team of caring volunteers makes regularly scheduled 5-10 minute calls to isolated and often frail individuals who live alone. The program increases safety and security and reduces social isolation, often associated with living alone. There is no charge for this service. 
 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * answering machine after hours
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 55 year(s) and up 
 
Seniors and people with disabilities living alone
FeesNone - No charge to clients who meet eligibility criteria
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services - will recruit volunteer for any language requested
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Established1973
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Service CategoriesFriendly Telephoning ; Telephone Reassurance