Distress Centre Halton

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

• provides phone support and friendly check-ins for individuals facing isolation or emotional and mental health challenges
• for anyone 18 years of age and over, with focus on students experiencing mental health struggles
• for TeleCheck inquiries, email [email protected] and for application, visit https://www.dchalton.ca/telecheckapplication

Speaking Engagements

• available to speak with a club, class, or group about the services provided by the agency or to teach courses on active listening skills, de-escalation techniques, and mental health in general

Distress Line volunteer opportunities available * must meet certain criteria and attend all mandatory training sessions * call to inquire or email [email protected]

No restrictions

Call or email

Oakville: 905-849-4541 * Burlington: 905-681-1488 * Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211 * Hamilton: 905-561-5800

• Abuse / Assault - Child Abuse Services
• Abuse / Assault - Counselling for People Experiencing Abuse
• Abuse / Assault - Crisis Lines for People Experiencing Abuse
• Abuse / Assault - Sexual Assault Support
• Abuse / Assault - Shelter for Women Experiencing Abuse
• Abuse / Assault - Victims of Abuse Support Programs
• Emergency / Crisis - Crisis lines
• Emergency / Crisis - In-Person Crisis Services

Distress line daily 24 hours * TeleCheck: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

• Halton Region
• Hamilton
• Peel Region