Record #:
ORI1105
Last Modified:
28 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
08 Mar 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | Distress line services include:
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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 | Telephone reassurance calls: Mon-Sun 9 am-9 pm Distress: Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Gravenhurst ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | 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 | Telecare Business Office, 170 Colborne St W Orillia, ON Canada L3V 2Z3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-327-2383 ; 705-725-8682, AA information Line |
| Crisis Phone | 705-325-9534, Orillia ; 705-726-7922, Barrie |
| info@telecaredistressline.com | |
| Website | telecaredistressline.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Telecare-Distress-Line-of-Greater-Simcoe/214649008596172 |
| Primary Contact | Jude Bossert, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-955-3963; Email: telecaredistressline@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | Telecare Business Office, 170 Colborne St W Orillia Canada L3V 2Z3 |