Break Free from Isolation
Find human connection.
A call, a visit, or a friendly outing can make all the difference.
Our companionship service helps you meet new friends and enjoy meaningful interactions. You’ll find a caring presence, a listening ear, and shared moments that can brighten your daily life and help you feel less alone.
Criteria to receive a companion:
- Be 50 years old or older
- Be a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Testimonials
Sharing our rewarding experiences
Anonymous
(translated from french)
I’ve had the opportunity for almost two years now to have a member of the ARCG listen to me regularly for an hour and a half, twice a month.
It has really helped me talk about my emotions and what I was going through painfully. He listened to me and didn’t tell me what to do—only offering suggestions when needed.
I’m more than grateful for that. It has certainly helped me avoid falling into depression or burnout.
And he continues to help me.
Anonymous – accompanied individual
(translated from french)
I got in touch with the volunteer, and very quickly he became a friend. He is supportive and always in a good mood. When he went on a trip, I missed him, but he took the time to call me from there. He’s a great guy, and I’m happy to have him in my life as a friend.
Socially, we interact a lot. Since I like routine, we created one: on Thursday mornings, we chat, then he comes over to my place, we go have lunch at Chic Resto Pop, and sometimes we go for a walk afterward if he doesn’t have errands to run. I like that too because he accompanies me to a group for seniors, and I think that without him, I would never have gone.
Meeting with my companion really does me a lot of good for my morale.
A.S. accompanied individual
(translated from french)
I appreciate receiving help from a volunteer at ARCG. His support is very varied and helps me better cope with aging. Indeed, his regular visits are useful to me in many ways: talking with a trusted person about my moods and my questions as someone in my eighties, guiding me through computer-related issues, helping me order items online, assisting me with small tasks like changing a wall frame or getting rid of an old mattress, and above all, being able to rely on the regularity of our meetings twice a month—always dependable.
It’s reassuring to be able to count on someone honest and reliable who truly wants the best for you.
How does it work?
Everything is free, confidential, and adapted to your needs.
01
Fill out the form online.
02
We reach out to you to set up a friendly and confidential first meeting.
Together we figure out what would be the best form of communication for you:
- Friendly phone calls
- At home visits
- Social events
- Assistance for appointments
03
We will match you with a volunteer who is best suited to the type of support you’re looking for
I would like to have a companion
For all questions, or if you’re having problems filling out the form, please reach out to us:
Email : liaison1@arcgai.org
Phone : 438-376-3278
