Institute on Aging
Helpline - Friendship Line
3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Distance: 2054 Miles
(800) 971-0016
https://www.ioaging.org/services/friendship-line
Service Details
Description
Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources.
Additional Information
The Friendship Line offers both a crisis intervention center and a warm line for routine, even daily, phone calls that provide emotional support, medication reminders and well-being check-ins.
Provides:
* Crisis intervention and referrals
* Specialized counseling and bereavement support for people who have experienced traumatic loss to suicide or sudden death.
Please Note: The Friendship Line will accept calls from Minnesota, but does not make scheduled out-going calls to Minnesota. Warm line hours are 9:00am - 11:00pm (Central Time).
Features
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Specialization
- Older adults
- Older adults with disabilities
Eligibility
Serves older adults age 60 and older and adults living with disabilities
Application Instructions
Complete a Friendship Line intake form
Area Served
Nationwide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main - Referrals | (415) 750-4111 |
Last Update
4/19/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PH-1400.1900-220Friendly Telephoning Definition
Programs that help people who are socially isolated due to disability or old age or otherwise lack companionship relieve their loneliness by arranging for people (usually volunteers) to telephone them on a regular basis to listen, talk and help them maintain contact with the outside world.
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RF-8380Talklines/Warmlines Definition
Programs that offer a telephone service that enables people who are troubled to talk confidentially about their personal problems with an empathetic listener. These programs are often staffed by volunteers who can offer referrals for ongoing treatment, if needed.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.
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YJ-8750.0025Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Adults who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities.