Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line to connect older adults with volunteers for emotional support.

The bill establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line through the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services. The chat-line aims to connect older adults who are feeling isolated or lonely with matched volunteers who will offer emotional support via weekly telephonic check-ins. Volunteers and recipients must register with the Division of Aging Services, providing personal information to facilitate matching based on interests and geographical location. The division must ensure the confidentiality of all personal information shared during the calls.

Establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line to connect older adults with volunteers for emotional support.

The bill establishes a senior citizens telephone chat-line through the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services. The chat-line aims to connect older adults who are feeling isolated or lonely with matched volunteers who will offer emotional support via weekly telephonic check-ins. Volunteers and recipients must register with the Division of Aging Services, providing personal information to facilitate matching based on interests and geographical location. The division must ensure the confidentiality of all personal information shared during the calls.