Distress Centre of Niagara Inc
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Record #: NIA0967 Last Modified: 17 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 17 Apr 2013
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Crisis Intervention ; ACI - Distress Lines
Location, Telephone & Internet
Located In CommunitySt Catharines
Crisis PhoneSt Catharines, Niagara Falls and Area 905-688-3711 * Port Colborne, Wainfleet and Area 905-734-1212 * Fort Erie and Area 905-382-0689 * Grimsby, West Lincoln 905-563-6674
Fax905-732-5966
E-Maildcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com
Websitewww.distresscentreniagara.com
Contact Information
Mailing Address195 East Main St 
Welland, ON L3C 3W7
Primary ExecutiveStacy Terry, Executive Director
Alternate ExecutiveJen Lindley, Chair
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionProvides a free, confidential, 24-Hour Distress Line  
* uses trained volunteers * assist callers to solve their own problems * information and referrals * intervene in life-threatening situations * extensive pre-service training programs for distress line * suicide prevention and intervention workshops * communication skills training 
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Distress Lines Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up
LanguagesEnglish
FeesNone
Other Details
Public BulletinLocal numbers are provided to avoid callers having to pay long-distance fees. All local numbers go through to the 24 hour distress line. 
 
If there is a busy signal on the line, please keep calling. The centre can experience a high volume of calls.
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Established1970
ElectionsJun
FundingUnited Way - St Catharines, Niagara Falls, South Niagara and Fort Erie
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Service CategoriesCommunication Training ; General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ; Helplines/Warmlines ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines ; Suicide Prevention Programs ~ Workshops/Symposiums ; Volunteer Training