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Organization:
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Distress Centre Halton
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Phone Numbers:
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Oakville: 905-849-4541 * Burlington: 905-681-1488 * Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211 * Hamilton: 905-561-5800
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Fax:
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905-849-7569
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Address:
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PO Box 776
Oakville, ON
L6K 0A9
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Location:
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Halton Region
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Hours:
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Distress line daily 24 hours * TeleCheck: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Dara Eisner Clancy - Executive Director
905-849-4559 ext 101 * dara@dchalton.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Kathleen Legaspi - Manager, TeleCheck Program
905-849-4559 ext 104 * telecheck@dchalton.ca
Rose Ford - Donor Management and Communications
905-849-4559 ext 103 * rose@dchalton.ca
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Service Description:
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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 telecheck@dchalton.ca 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 applications@dchalton.ca
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or email
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Hamilton, Halton Region, and Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=92289
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