Enroll
An older Mercer County resident, or an authorized family member, signs up and chooses a daily call time.
A proposed Mercer County community program
A friendly voice.
A daily connection.
Mercer Cares would connect participating older adults with trained community volunteers for a friendly daily phone call—helping neighbors feel connected, supported, and remembered.
Our simple promise
“One call a day can make a difference.”
DailyDependable connection
LocalMercer County neighbors
CaringTrained volunteers
A thoughtful, consistent process
How Mercer Cares would work
Daily check-in
A trained volunteer calls from the designated Mercer Cares location using a program-provided phone.
Listen and connect
The volunteer checks on the resident and helps connect them with approved community resources when needed.
Try again
If there is no answer, the missed call is documented and another call is attempted about one hour later.
Follow the safety plan
If the second call is unanswered, the resident's approved escalation plan is followed.
For older residents and families
Would a daily call bring peace of mind?
A dependable daily conversation can provide connection for an older adult and reassurance for the people who care about them.
Who may benefit?
- Older adults living alone
- People who value a daily conversation
- Families seeking an added layer of connection
- Residents who may need help finding local services
Give a little time. Make a real difference.
Be the call that counts.
Volunteers would make friendly check-in calls, document completed and missed calls, and follow approved resource and safety procedures.
I’m interested in volunteeringA good volunteer is:
DependablePatientKindA good listenerComfortable by phoneReady to learn
Screening, training, schedules, supervision, and confidentiality rules will be finalized before volunteer enrollment begins.
Help us bring Mercer Cares to life
Stay informed.
The program is still being organized. Share your interest as a resident, family member, volunteer, community partner, or supporter.
Program contact details coming soon
Phone: To be announced
Email: To be announced
Location and hours: To be announced
Please do not submit medical, financial, or other sensitive information until official enrollment and privacy procedures are in place.