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Friendly Visiting

Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E, Unit G12
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
1350 16th St E, Unit G12
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7

519-372-2091

Toll-Free: 1-800-267-3798

Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last updated: Jul 25, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call 1-833-659-5491 to register for services
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Those who are feeling socially isolated
Fees
Free
Executives
Carolyn Laitinen - Executive Director
519-372-2091 ext 2003 * claitinen@hcssgreybruce.com
Polly Moise - Friendly Visiting Coordinator
519-372-2091 ext 2005 * pmoise@hcssgreybruce.com
519-372-2091 ext 2003 * claitinen@hcssgreybruce.com
Polly Moise - Friendly Visiting Coordinator
519-372-2091 ext 2005 * pmoise@hcssgreybruce.com
Contacts
Cody Hay - Community Development and Philanthropy Coordinator
519-372-2091 ext 2009 * chay@hcssgreybruce.com
519-372-2091 ext 2009 * chay@hcssgreybruce.com
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Grey and Bruce County
Accessibility Note
Services provided in client's home or by phone
Description of Services:
Matches volunteers with an isolated older adult or an adult living with disabilities to provide socialization and opportunities to interact with others
Clients of the friendly visiting program provide information about their interests and background in order to match the client and volunteer interests for a successful visiting relationship
Visits will generally be in the client's home, but the volunteer can also schedule social phone calls
During the months of September-June, clients can also participate in the Adopt A Grandparent Pen Pal program in partnership with local school children
Clients of the friendly visiting program provide information about their interests and background in order to match the client and volunteer interests for a successful visiting relationship
Visits will generally be in the client's home, but the volunteer can also schedule social phone calls
During the months of September-June, clients can also participate in the Adopt A Grandparent Pen Pal program in partnership with local school children
Last updated: Jul 25, 2025: Suggest an edit
