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Older Adult Support Services Programs
700 River St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 3S6
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 3S6
807-684-3066
Winter Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 12 noon-5 pm, Sep-May
Summer Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 12 noon-5 pm, Jun-Aug
Summer Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 12 noon-5 pm, Jun-Aug
Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
- Referrals from professionals, family, self
- Seniors requesting service will receive an in-home assessment
- Volunteer applications are available on the website
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Home-bound isolated seniors living in their own home/apartment
Volunteers
Volunteers
- Must be 18 years of age and older
- Must provide a successful criminal records check
Fees
None
Languages
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Friendly Visiting Program
- Provides one to one friendly visiting by trained volunteers who visit weekly to provide companionship and friendship
Telephone Assurance Program
- Offers an ongoing telephone link for social contact and security reasons between a volunteer and a senior citizen
- Volunteers call on a regular basis, either daily or weekly Monday to Friday
Walk A Bit Program
- Provides a volunteer to accompany a senior for a walk on a weekly basis to get out of their home or apartment
Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit
