The Friendly Calls program is a free phone program that is available to any adult 18 years and older who maybe experiencing loneliness and isolation. The program pairs a trained Red Cross volunteer with an adult (18+) who may have limited social and family connections or feels they could benefit from more social interaction over the phone. There is no cost to participate and if the person decides it’s not a good fit for them, they can cancel at any time.
Sign up.
By phone at 1-833-979-9779 (Monday- Friday 9 am - 8 pm)
By email at friendlycalls@redcross.ca
By electronic referral at Friendly Calls Participant Referral Form - Newfoundland and Labrador - Canadian Red Cross. The form is easy to fill out and submit.