Distress Centre Halton is a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and online support to people 365 days of the year. All services are confidential, anonymous, free and available to all age groups.
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Offers a variety of courses to educate Canadians on first aid and emergency safety.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
Supervised injection site that operates as a lifeguard station for intravenous drug use.
Provides rapid, anonymous HIV testing, confidential STI screening (syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea), HPV vaccination (Gardasil 9, available for men 26 years old and younger), and free safer sex supplies.
Provides professional counselling and support groups for Deaf and hard of hearing people living with mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, stress, abuse, and other challenges.
A centralized referral and intake process to facilitate timely interventions and supports for seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity, and social i
Providing support to 16 and 17-year-old youth seeking housing and/or housing maintenance; assistance to search for, view, apply, and retain housing.
Provides confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental 2SLGBTQ+ peer support via text and internet chat. Service is provided for youth by youth, and topics can include:
A community based program for youth requiring support. It helps young people (12-24 years of age) navigate the service systems to connect them to resources in their community.
Provides free dental care for Hamilton residents who have a low income, do not have dental insurance, and also to those enrolled in the Health Smiles Ontario Program or the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.