Services
View our list of Member services and find a location near you.
Our Services
We offer various services to our Member centres to aid them in supporting our communities.
Education and Training
- Learning and Networking Conferences
- Learning Forum video library
- Podcasts
- Webinars
- Joint training initiatives
Marketing and Public Awareness
- Promotion of the Distress Centre movement to the public
- Spirit of Volunteerism Committee and recognition program
- Promotional information to existing and potential partner agencies
Communication and Information
- Annual General Meeting
- Lunch and Learn sessions for Member organization Executive Directors and senior staff as well as for volunteers
- DCO Committees
- e-News and Views monthly newsletter
- SIOM Data Collection and Analysis
- Promotional information to existing and potential partner agencies
Provincial Voice
- Liaison with funding bodies, government and the public
- Volunteer recruitment awareness
- Liaison with other stakeholders, friends and partners
- Research partnerships
Member Centre Services
Distress Centre Halton
Location
- Halton Region
Services
- 24-Hour Distress Line
- TeleCheck
- Speaking Engagements
Distress Centre Lanark, Leeds and Grenville
Location
- Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville
Services
- Child and Family Support
- Youth and Adult Support
- Specialized Support
- Community Participation Support
- Foundations/Transitions Support
- Respite Services
- Family Home
- Teaching Respite
- Distress Line
- Snoezelen
- Adult and Child Groups
- Community Treatment Home
- Student Awards
Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK)
Location
- Kingston, Ontario
Services
- Telephone Distress Line
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Helpline
Location
- Nunavut
Services
- 24-Hour Help Line
- Services are available in English, Inuktitut, and French
Talk 4 Healing (Beendigen Inc) Northern Ontario
Location
- Northern Ontario
Services
- 24-Hour Help Line
- Text and Chat Services
- Offers services in 14 languages across Ontario such as English, Ojibway, Oji-cree, and Cree
Distress Centre Ottawa & Region
Location
- Ottawa and Region
Services
- 24-Hour Distress Line
- 24-Hour Crisis Line
- Wellness Check Services
- Professional Development
- Services are available in English and French.
Crisis Centre North Bay
Location
- North Bay
Services
- 24-hour Crisis Line
- Attendance Centre
- Community Transitional Housing Program
- Futures: Youth Program
- Shelter Services
- Supervised Access Centre
- Services are available in English and French
Family Counselling Centre Sarnia-Lambton
Location
- Sarnia Lambton
Services
- Distress and Tel-Check Lines
- Family, Couple, and Individual Counselling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supervised Access Program
Telecare Distress Centre of Peterborough
Location
- Peterborough
Services
- 24-Hour Distress Line
- Online Chat Services
ConnexOntario
Location
- Provincial
Services
- 24-Hour phone, chat, texting, and email support and information about mental health, gambling, and addiction services
- Available in 130+ languages using translation services
Boots on the Ground
Location
- Ontario-wide
Services
- 24-Hour Peer Support Line for First Responders
- Multi-Service Programs for First Responders
Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe
Location
- Ontario-wide
Services
- 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone line
Distress Centres across Ontario offer instant support and a variety of services to their communities and are a place where you can find a listening ear for anyone who is feeling lonely, depressed, is struggling with suicidal ideation, or who is otherwise in need of support. Most centres operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and may include suicide survivor programs, LGBTQ+ friendly services, support services for youth, telephone call-out programs for seniors and other vulnerable populations, mental health crisis lines, and more. Visit our locations page to find a centre near you.