
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 Aging’s 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 Aging’s Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief-Related Services, and is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology.
In addition to English, the Friendship Line is also available in multiple languages:
Spanish: 888.571.0411
Cantonese: 888.670.2504
Mandarin: 888.670.2504
Tagalog: 888.570.0867
Vietnamese: 888.670.1361
Korean: 888.560.7684
Russian: 888.560.7360
This program serving the community is funded by the following:
Friendship Line
Center for Elder Suicide Prevention and Grief Services
No two aging journeys look the same—your care plan shouldn`t either.
At Institute on Aging, we offer personalized care coordination for everything from daily tasks to memory support and advanced needs.
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“The golden years aren’t always golden.”
After 60 years of marriage, Gary faced one of life’s hardest chapters—his wife’s dementia diagnosis. But he found hope, patience, and support through Institute on Aging’s Caregiver Coaching.
💙 Hear Gary’s story—and remember, you don’t have to face this alone.
Read the full blog by clicking the link in our bio!
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Dementia doesn’t only affect the elderly.
Early-onset dementia can be hard to recognize—and even harder to navigate. As our Lead Caregiver Coach Alex Kaplan notes, symptoms like memory loss or confusion are often misattributed to stress, menopause, or fatigue.
Learn what to watch for and how to support your loved one by clicking the link in our bio!
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Home is more than a place—it’s a feeling.
IOA Home Care provides flexible, personalized care that empowers older adults to continue aging where they’re most comfortable.
Let us help you stay right where you belong!
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Institute on Aging (IOA) CONNECT is your direct line to us and the starting point for help with your concerns about the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. IOA CONNECT links you with our services, as well as community services available. Reach out to connect with us.
Phone: (415) 750 – 4111 | Fax: (415) 750 – 5338
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