Distress Centre Halton

Record #: MHH0488
Last Full Update: 20 Jul 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Oakville, Peel Region: 905-849-4541 * Burlington, Hamilton: 905-681-1488 * Halton Hills: 905-877-1211
Fax 905-849-7569
E-Mail info@dchalton.ca
Website www.dchalton.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Kathleen Legaspi, Manager, TeleCheck Program; Phone: 905-849-4559 ext 104; Email: kathleen@dchalton.ca
Alternate Contact Rose Ford, Donor Management and Communications; Phone: 905-849-4559 ext 103; Email: rose@dchalton.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1974
Primary Executive Dara Eisner Clancy, Executive Director; Phone: 905-849-4559 ext 101; Email: dara@dchalton.ca
Funding Donations * United Way of Halton and Hamilton * Halton Region * Foundations * Fundraising

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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

  • 10 minute check-in phone call to provide medication or appointment reminders, and to check on client's well-being * for TeleCheck inquiries, email telecheck@dchalton.ca


Speaking Engagements (on hold until further notice)

  • available to speak with a club, class, or group about the services provided or to teach courses on active listening skills


Training and Workshops (fee-for-service)

  • safeTALK training


Distress Line volunteer opportunities available * must meet certain criteria and attend all mandatory training sessions * contact for more information

Hours

Distress line daily 24 hours

Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region
Boundaries Hamilton, Halton Region, and Peel Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call or email

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Site Location Halton Region
Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Mailing Address PO Box 776 
Oakville, ON L6K 0A9
Physical Access Not Applicable

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