Friendship Line

Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls. Friendship Line’s 24-hour toll-free service is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities. They also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults.

Friendship Line reaches out to lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults nationwide. Trained volunteers specialize in offering a caring ear and having a friendly conversation with depressed older adults.

Round-The-Clock Crisis Support Services Including

• Emotional support
• Elder abuse reporting
• Well-being checks
• Grief support through assistance and reassurance
• Active suicide intervention
• Information and referrals for isolated older adults and adults living with disabilities