In September, the Senior Peer Outreach Line went live for Washington County older adults.
Community Counseling Solutions operates the line, which provides free peer support by
phone to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation for adults 55 years old and up.
Seniors are matched with a friendly peer specialist and receive regular phone calls
that offer compassionate support and connection. One Washington County resident
shared that she dreaded the wintertime, but not this year now that she receives
weekly calls from her peer support specialist. The program is referral-based,
not a published number that community members call directly.
Call Community Counseling Solutions at 1-833-736-4676 to make a referral.
Or for more information, contact Washington County’s Kera Magarill at 503-846-3105.
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