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We support people in our community to better cope with crisis, loneliness, and emotional stress.

We're #HereToHear.

How it Works

Our Services

Distress Line

The Distress Line is the core of our service offering. Our volunteers are trained to provide emotional support and encouragement, suicide risk assessment and prevention, as well as community resource and referral information.

TeleCheck

TeleCheck is our outbound program offering pre-scheduled telephone calls and friendly social connection to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of individuals in our community. TeleCheck is offered at no cost to individuals 18 years of age and older residing in the Halton Region and Hamilton Region.

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Call Us Anytime

Call one of our toll-free numbers any time you need to talk. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

You don't need to be in distress to call.​​

Burlington: 905-681-1488

Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211

Hamilton: 905-561-5800

Oakville: 905-849-4541

Experienced. Responsive. Compassionate.

Trained Volunteers

Our team of volunteers is dedicated to serving our callers with empathy, compassion and connection.

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Years Serving Communities

Our organization has been taking calls from residents of Halton, Hamilton, and the surrounding area since 1973.

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Our volunteers supported 48,054 calls with our community in 2025/26.

Community Connections

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How We've Helped

“The Distress Centre is my life-line. I don’t know where I’d be or what would happen if you weren’t there to call.”

We don't share names to maintain high privacy standards.

Other Services

Speaking Engagements

We’re available to speak with your club, class, or groups about the services provided by Distress Centre Halton, or to teach courses on active listening skills and mental health in general.

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