OUR CALLERS

Who calls our lines? Anyone who needs a listening ear calls Telecare Distress Centre.

Why call Telecare?
Whether you are grieving or feeling lonely, sad, anxious, depressed or suicidal, you can call us. You may be an abuser or being abused, you can call us. We do not judge, we just help. Just call us.

The following are some of the topics our callers discuss with us:

  1. Isolation
  2. Suicidal thoughts
  3. Relationships
  4. Loneliness and isolation
  5. Stress
  6. Abuse
  7. Physical and emotional health
  8. Difficulties coping with situations
  9. Mental health
  10. Bereavement/grief
  11. Anger
  12. Alcohol and drug use/abuse
  13. Sexuality
  14. Depression

What do our callers need?
Our callers’ needs are very simple:

  1. An accessible free telephone line service that’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weeks
  2. Anonymity
  3. Confidentiality
  4. A non-judgmental listener
  5. Someone who is kind, caring, empathetic and supportive

When you call Telecare Distress Centre, you can expect to find just that. We are here to:

  1. comfort you
  2. listen when others won’t
  3. understand when others can’t
  4. provide community information and referrals
  5. respect your choices and needs
  6. help you choose the best option to overcome your obstacles

Just call:

Crisis Line Numbers

905-459-7777       
905-584-7770 (Caledon)