Distress Centre of Niagara

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Description

Distress Line Program

Provides a free, confidential, 24-hour telephone distress line available 24/7/365.
uses trained volunteers
assist callers to solve their own problems
information and referrals
intervene in life-threatening situations
extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
suicide prevention and intervention workshops
communication skills training

Text and Chat Program

provides emotional support, crisis and suicide intervention through text or instant message for those individual who many not want to receive support face to face or speak over the phone.
provides a free, confidential 12-hour online and text support between the hours of 2pm and 2am EST
uses trained volunteers
assist callers to solve their own problems
information and referrals
intervene in life-threatening situations
extensive pre-service training programs for distress line
suicide prevention and intervention workshops
communication skills training

Comments

Local numbers are provided to avoid callers having to pay long-distance fees. All local numbers go through to the 24 hour distress line. If there is a busy signal on the line, please keep calling. The centre can experience a high volume of calls.

Eligibility

No restrictions

Application Process

No application required