Thank you for your interest in the Community CallHub!
CEAL is excited to partner with Determined Health to offer the Community CallHub, an innovative and impactful program designed to foster intergenerational connections while addressing the urgent and widespread challenges of loneliness and social isolation.
The CallHub is an evidence-based program, and the model is simple. It connects people of all ages through meaningful, weekly phone calls. This program pairs two participants: a caller and a companion.
The caller must be over the age of 18 and interested in sharing conversations, stories, or simply checking in with older adults in the San Diego community.
The companion is someone who has requested regular calls to enjoy companionship, conversation, and the opportunity to build connections. Companions should be aged 55 and older.
Join the Program in three easy steps!
- Complete the online intake form. Scan the QR Code or Click Here!
- Sign up for an upcoming Community CallHub Orientation. Orientations are held:
The first Monday of the Month from 9-10 am
- Upcoming dates include March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2, 2025
- Click here to register for first Monday Orientation.
OR
The third Monday of the Month from 3-4 pm
- Upcoming dates include March 17, April 21, May 19 and June 16, 2025
- Click here to register for third Monday Orientation.
NOTE: You only need to attend ONE Orientation!
For callers, complete volunteer training and sign volunteer agreement form.
If you have questions about the process, please contact our Program Coordinator, Jocelyn Protopappas at JProtopappas@sdsu.edu.
History of The Community CallHub
The Community CallHub began as a pilot program in Spring 2024, initially known as the Intergenerational CallHub. This pilot focused on connecting SDSU students with socially isolated older adults. The results revealed that both older adults and students experienced significant benefits from brief, weekly, phone-based conversations.
In February 2025, the Intergenerational CallHub was honored with the Program of Merit award from Generations United, placing it among an elite group of recognized intergenerational programs.
Encouraged by these positive outcomes, CEAL expanded the program to reach a broader audience, evolving into the Community CallHub to connect people of all ages across the community.
For more information about the Intergenerational CallHub pilot, please check out our Webinar and Issue Brief.
