FRIENDLY CALLS PROGRAM | DUTCHESS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

114 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Eligibility

Program participants: Homebound individuals or individuals experiencing social isolation or loneliness. To be Program volunteers: adults, age 18 and up

Hours

Agency requests client call for details

(845) 486-2571

Fax - Fax

(845) 486-2555

Voice - Main - 845-475-3511 New York Connects

(866) 486-2555

Voice - Other - DCOFA Toll Free

845-486-2571

Fax - Fax

https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/Office-for-the-Aging.htm

Application process

Call for Information

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Dutchess County, NY

Description

Provides volunteers to call homebound individuals, both for companionship and reassurance. Also recruits and trains volunteers for this program. Weekly calls lasting 20-30 minutes.

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Providing organization

DUTCHESS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING (DCOFA)

Office for the aging offers an array of community based services to the elderly in an effort to promote independence, dignity and quality of life. Provides transportation, legal services, adult day care, caregiver and in-home support, emergency response systems, health promotion, and a long term care ombudsman program.