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Distress and Crisis Ontario
  • Volunteering Opportunity at Victim Services of Peel - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Crisis Responders provide immediate practical and emotional telephone support to people who have been victimized by crime or tragic circumstances. Crisis Responders work rotational shifts through the day and afterhours. Occasionally, Crisis Responders may also provide on scene support at…
  • Mourning the 715 Unmarked Graves Found at Marieval Indian Residential School - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Cowessess First Nation has shared that it has found 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. This news is devastating to hear. Read more...
  • Condemning Islamophobic Hate Crimes - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Distress and Crisis Ontario is outraged by yet another hate crime against those who follow the Muslim faith, the latest being the horrific occurrence in London, ON. We stand with our Muslim neighbours – the violence must stop! What can…
  • DCO’s Annual General Meeting 2021 - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    To view our invitation and register for our 2020-21 Annual General Meeting, please click here.
  • Resources for Supporting Indigenous Peoples - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Halton Community Services Directory shared this helpful information on resources in the area for Indigenous individuals who may be seeking support at any time, but especially in light of recent events. Similarly, Guelph Women in Crisis shared these resources containing…
  • Honouring the 215 Indigenous Children Found Buried - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Distress and Crisis Ontario stand with our Indigenous brothers and sisters to denounce the State and Church sanctioned abduction of their children. We hear their justified anger that must be turned into action for healing. The National Centre for Truth…
  • Bell Let’s Talk Day and Self-Care - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Bell Let's Talk Day is on January 28th this year, and we would like to hear from you all about your self-care practices. Do you take time for yourself regularly? Or is it a challenge to practice self-care? How do…
  • COVID-19 and the Holidays - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    It's unlikely most Canadians will enjoy a holly jolly Christmas season of gatherings, carolling and travel, say public health experts who encourage those who revel in holiday traditions to accept more sacrifices ahead.
  • DCO’s Board of Directors for 2020-2021 - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Stacy Terry, Executive Director, Distress Centre Niagara -DCO Board Chair Colleen Gallagher, Principal, RLB - DCO Vice Chair Diwa Satkunanathan - Senior Accountant, RLB - DCO Secretary/Treasurer Peter Donnelly - Partner/IT Advisory, KMPG LLP - Director Shri Kalyanasundara - Head…
  • Work Life Balance - Blog Image - Distress and Crisis Ontario

    Now that we work from home, balancing personal and professional life feels increasingly more challenging. We are trying to adapt our workload, care for our team, and maintain our programs without any working model on how to do so. While…
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