Record #: ORI0017 | Last Modified: 04 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 17 May 2020 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | Distress line services include: * Anonymous and strictly confidential distress phone line service * Reassurance Call Program * Referrals to appropriate agencies for people with specific problems * Information for all AA meetings and groups in area * Provides speakers for local interested groups |
Service Details | |
Public Comments | If Orillia is long distance, can call Barrie phone number. There is no toll free phone number. There is no public access or walk in service at the office |
Hours | Distress: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served | Alliston ; Barrie ; Collingwood ; Gravenhurst ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County ; Wasaga Beach ; Alliston ; Barrie ; Collingwood ; Gravenhurst ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County ; Wasaga Beach ; Midland |
Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Phone line is open to the public for anyone in need of a friendly person who will listen * Anyone feeling depressed, lonely, suicidal, anxious or needing any type of emotional support Reassurance Call Program - Interested people must register to receive a regular check in, friendly call. Contact the business office for more information. All Crisis Phone Line Volunteers must be 18 years or older |
Application | Call for service * To volunteer contact the administration office at 705-327-2383 or fill out a volunteer application online www.telecaredistressline.com |
Languages | English |
Fees | No Cost |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Orillia |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Mississaga St and Dunlop St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | Business office 705-327-2383 * AA information Line 705-725-8682 |
Crisis Phone | 705-325-9534 Orillia; 705-726-7922 Barrie |
telecaredistressline@gmail.com | |
Website | www.telecaredistressline.com |
Social Media | ![]() |
Primary Contact | Paul Morton, Chairperson; Phone: (Business) 705-327-2383; Email: info@telecaredistressline.com |
Volunteer Coordinator | Paul Morton, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: (Business) 705-327-2383 |