Red Cross Friendly Calls Program

Program Features:

The Friendly Calls program aims to enhance social connectedness and well-being, with a focus on reaching older adults, Indigenous peoples, frontline workers, parents, caregivers and anyone who may benefit from increased access to regular emotional support, social interaction, enhanced coping skills and community connections to other existing support.

The program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who:

• Check-in with them regularly through phone calls
• Provide emotional support and encourage healthy coping strategies
• Share well-being resources and community connections to other existing services as needed

The Friendly Calls program is open to anyone over the age of 18 who could benefit from greater connection, or may have limited social and family links, and can receive regular support over the phone for encouragement and the power of feeling heard.

Referrals are available online for self-referral or referral by a family member, friend or health practitioner – Friendly Calls Referral Form

Referrals can also be made via phone –  1-833-979-9779 

• Red Cross Friendly Calls Program