Our population is growing older. Many individuals prefer to stay in their own home. Families however are much more transient with most having two workings members. As a result many of our older community members are feeling alone, in need of someone who will listen, check in on them to be sure they are okay, - and share a few minutes to talk. There is a sense of security knowing that someone will call during the day to be sure they answered and are okay, another way for them to maintain independence and feel connected. The plan To begin January 4th, 2010. Berks TALKLINE inc. will offer a call out service for individuals who live alone, are home bound or without individuals to check on them regularly. The service will begin 2 hours a day, seven days a week from our call center. Individuals will place calls to persons who request the service, either themselves, through another agency, or through their family//responcible party. A professional staff person will be on hand at all times to handle any crisis situations or interventions. Contact info Sandra Eshelman, Executive Director Direct Line: 610-301-5534 Office: 610-921-9820 Email: sce.talkline@comcast.net   Individuals will volunteer a minimum of 2 hours every other week in our call center. All volunteers must attend a three hour training on November 10th. Volunteers will be involved in a trail program to run the week of December 6th. Volunteers will be responsible to find their own replacement from within the trained volunteer force when unavailable.

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