The Friendship Line is California’s largest warm line, and has never gone unanswered since it was founded in 1973 by Dr. Patrick Arbore. Dr. Arbore’s observation that “connection to others binds us to life” led him to establish the Friendship Line, which provides phone calls that offer emotional support and friendly conversation.
Institute on Agingβs staff and volunteers respond to more than 11,000 inbound and outbound calls per month. The nationally-known Friendship Line is a signature program of Institute on Agingβs Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief-Related Services, and is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology.
This program serving the community is funded by the following:
Friendship Line
Center for Elder Suicide Prevention and Grief Services
Ringing in the festive season with song and heart, our Cable Car Caroling event was a journey of joy, thanks to our wonderful community and our silver bells sponsor, @Waymo! Big thanks to Waymo for driving the spirit of giving and togetherness this holiday season. Together, we made the city sparkle with holiday cheer! πΆβ€οΈ #CableCarCaroling #ThanksWaymo #InstituteOnAging #HolidayCheer π β¨
Forty years ago, Institute on Aging began the tradition of riding along San Francisco`s Cable Cars, singing to seniors and spreading joy. After a five-year hiatus, we`re proud to be back! What a magical journey it was at our recent Cable Car Caroling event! Rolling through the city, spreading joy and holiday cheer with every note we sang. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event unforgettable. Your voices and spirits brought warmth to the season. Here`s to creating more heartwarming memories together!
#CableCarCaroling #HolidayCheer #InstituteOnAging πβ¨
Our bells and vocals are still buzzing from the incredible vibes of Cable Car Caroling this past Saturday πΆβ¨ A huge shoutout and heaps of gratitude to our amazing sponsor, Elizabeth Shih. Elizabeth, your generosity is helping to make a big difference in the lives of seniors. Thank you for your support and participation! β€οΈ #CableCarCaroling #ThankYouElizabeth #InstituteonAging
This #Thanksgiving, we`re immensely grateful for IOA`s community of boundless compassion and commitment. 𧑠Together, we celebrate the collective efforts that empower and enrich the lives of older adults. π¦
May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Institute on Aging!
#Thankful #IOACommunity #HappyThanksgiving
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