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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.
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Toll-Free Friendship Line to Provide Emotional Support for Older Californians
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Friendship Line, a toll-free line to provide emotional support to older Californians who are isolating at home due to California’s stay at home order and facing loneliness, isolation and anxiety.
The Friendship Line is available at 1-888-670-1360.
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Office of the Governor in partnership with the California Department of Aging, and the Institute on Aging.
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Currently available
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Californians aged 60 years and older are eligible to use the Friendship Line.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
To call the Friendship Line, call 1-888-670-1360.
For general information about the Friendship Line, call the Institute on Aging at (415) 750-4111.
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