Distress Centre Halton
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Crisis lines
Program
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 yearall services are confidential, anonymous, free and available to all age groupsstaffed by volunteers who receive extensive training including communication, sensitivity, crisis management and active listeningDistress Linelistening, befriending and crisis intervention by telephoneTeleCheck10 minute check-in phone call to provide medication or appointment reminders, and to check on client"s well-beingSpeaking 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 skillsTraining and Workshops (fee-for-service)safeTALK trainingDistress Line volunteer opportunities available * must meet certain criteria and attend all mandatory training sessions * contact for more information