Distress Centre of Niagara
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0967 | Last Modified: 24 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Dec 2020 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | Local 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. |
| Contact Details | |
| Crisis Phone | St 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 |
| Fax | 905-682-7959 |
| dcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com | |
| Website | www.distresscentreniagara.com |
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| Primary Executive | Stacy Terry, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Yaroslav Diduch, Board of Directors President |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Mailing Address | 3250 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 9 Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides 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 |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Distress Lines Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1970 |
| Elections | Jun |
| Service Categories | Communication Training ; General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ; Suicide Prevention Hotlines ; Talklines/Warmlines |
| Events | Next volunteer training session will start Jan 2020. It is mandatory to attend all sessions before starting on the crisis line. Call 905-688-3711 or contact dcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com |