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) 486-2555
Voice·
Main - 845-475-3511 New York Connects
(845) 486-2571
Fax·
Fax
(866) 486-2555
Voice·
Other - DCOFA Toll Free
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
Dutchess County, NY
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.
Last assured
05/16/2024
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.