HCSS staff match volunteers with an appropriate client and friendly visiting takes place in client’s home. The purpose of this program is to provide socialization and opportunities to interact with others. Clients receive personal visits. There is no fee for this service.
Friendly Visiting is a FREE program thanks to the generosity of our team of caring volunteers.
Cancellation Policy:
As soon as client is aware they will not be able to participate in the friendly visit,
please contact HCSS Friendly Visiting at (519)-372-2091 extension 8.
This program matches volunteers to an isolated senior or adult living with a disability on a regular basis. The
visits will generally be in the client’s home but the volunteer can also schedule social phone calls. The purpose of
this program is to provide socialization and opportunities to interact with others. Clients and volunteers of the
friendly visiting program provide information about their interests and background in order to match interests
for a successful visiting relationship.
To be eligible for Friendly Visiting, individuals must be a frail elderly person or an adult with physical disabilities. Individuals must also meet one of the following criteria:
Living alone or with someone who is unable to meet their social needs
Depressed and/or socially or physically isolated
The Adopt-A-Grandparent Pen Pal Program is a branch of our Friendly Visiting Department at Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce. We have created this program to join the younger and older generations to minimize isolation and loneliness amongst our most vulnerable population. Intergenerational communication helps encourage hopefulness and offers all participants the benefits of community connection.
The program matches a family/student with a “grandparent”. One letter will be exchanged monthly. All necessary stationary, postage and supplies needed are provided.
If you are new to HCSS and would like access one of our programs or services, register with us by calling the central intake office at 1-833-659-5491.
Afterward, please contact us to arrange your service.