Companion Calls
helps connects you
with friendly volunteers.
socialization in isolation
The Companion Call Program creates virtual social connections between you and a volunteer.
connect on your schedule
Our aim is to
improve social connection, while minimizing feelings of boredom and isolation.
How it works
The demand for social connection has never been higher. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly challenging to stay connected with friends, family and communities, leaving many feeling isolated and lonely.
Nucleus Independent Living has partnered with CompanionLink to connect clients with trained volunteers to combat isolation. Volunteers from CompanionLink will engage weekly with you. Interactions will be a mixture of structured activities and unstructured social engagement. Tablets and activity kits will also be provided to interested participants.
Learn more about Companion Call client Joselyn's experience with the program on CBC's Metro Morning!
Who is Eligible?
- 55 years of age and older
- A client of a Central Region funded Health Service Provider
- Experiencing feelings of isolation and loneliness
What Can Clients Expect?
✓ Weekly calls (audio or video) from a trained CompanionLink volunteer, approximately 1 hour in duration.
✓ A tablet and data plan to support video calls (phone calls provided if preferred).
✓ Applications pre-installed onto tablet based on client’s areas of interest(s).
✓ Isolated Seniors Activity Kits designed by Seniors Life Enhancement Centre (SLEC).
✓ An initial ‘meet-and-greet’ call to help match clients and volunteer based on interests.
✓ Program evaluation questions at the start and throughout the program to review and improve services.
✓ Free access to social connections to minimize feelings of boredom, loneliness and isolation.
COMPANION CALL PROGRAM
How to apply
We welcome self-referrals as well as referrals from hospitals, community partners, health care professionals, individuals and family members.
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WE ARE NUCLEUS
We believe that people can live well at home with appropriate support in their community
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Nucleus Independent Living
2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 110
Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H2
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About NUCLEUS
Nucleus has received four consecutive 3-year accreditations from CARF.
