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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: ORI0017 | Last Modified: 04 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 17 May 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| 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 |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Telecare-Distress-Line-of-Greater-Simcoe/214649008596172 |
| 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 |