Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
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Mission Statement
Mission: We provide support for those in crisis, at risk for suicide and those experiencing emotional distress through 24/7 multi-lingual inbound, outbound and in-person programs. Vision: We are the leader in providing resilience and hope through innovative crisis and mental health support.
About This Cause
Since 1967, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto has provided 24-hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to individuals in our community at risk and their most vulnerable. We are Canada’s oldest volunteer delivered crisis, emotional support and suicide prevention + intervention + postvention service agency. Our crisis and emotional distress services are available via hotline chat and text. Our multi-lingual services offer support in seven languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish). Our Traumatic Loss program offers virtual/face-to-face individual counselling as well as group support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide or homicide and are navigating the aftermath. Our Touching Base and Senior Support Programs offer vulnerable seniors and youth with medical medication/appointment reminders, mental wellness check-ins and social supports to combat isolation. Our Programs 408 HELP Line (416-408-4357) Caller Reassurance Program Suicide Loss Survivor Support Program Homicide Loss Survivor Support Program Talk Suicide Phone and Text Support Service Multilingual Helplines - 10am - 10pm Telecheck for Seniors Program (55+) - outbound support service Touching Base (16+) - outbound support service Crisis Link EMS Warm Transfer Line PARO Helpline