Registered charity that supports people in the community to better cope with crisis, loneliness, and emotional stress * provides telephone support on the Distress Line 365 days a year
- all services are confidential, anonymous, free and available to all age groups
- staffed by volunteers who receive extensive training including communication, sensitivity, crisis management and active listening
Distress Line
- listening, befriending and crisis intervention by telephone
TeleCheck
- 10 minute check-in phone call to provide medication or appointment reminders, and to check on client's well-being
Speaking Engagements
- available to speak with a club, class, or group about the services provided or to teach courses on active listening skills
Training and Workshops (fee-for-service)
- safeTALK training
Distress Line volunteer opportunities available * must meet certain criteria and attend all mandatory training sessions * contact for more information
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Work: 905-849-4559 x102
Crisis Line Number: 905-849-4541
Crisis Line Number: 905-877-1211
Crisis Line Number: 905-681-1488
Eligibility
No restrictions
Areas Served
Hamilton
Halton
Peel
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions
Call
Contact
Kathleen Bontigao-Legaspi, Coordinator, TeleCheck Program and Community Outreach
Rose Ford, Coordinator, Office Operations and Administration
Dara Eisner Clancy, Executive Director
Classifications
Last Full Update
October 6, 2020