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We are honoured to receive the Oakville Chamber of Commerce’s O'Connor MacLeod Hanna Community Award! A heartfelt thank you to the Oakville Chamber and to O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP for recognizing organizations that make a positive difference in Oakville. This award reflects the incredible dedication of our volunteers. After seven weeks of training, they spend countless hours on the Distress Line and TeleCheck programs, offering a listening ear and compassionate support. The

I listen because when someone is feeling sad, in crisis, stressed, or alone, everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, valued, understood, cared for, and not isolated. I started volunteering at a distress centre in Halton because I wanted to make a positive impact on someone's life and wanted to show compassion, respect, kindness, grit, and resilience to those going through hard times. One of the most rewarding experiences has been helping someone feel heard, valued and sup

This past Friday night, our community came together for Sleepless For Our Community with United Way Halton and Hamilton. It marked Distress Centre Halton’s 5th year participating in this meaningful and powerful event.   This year, members of the DCH community slept in their cars overnight to raise awareness of the harsh realities of poverty and to help generate vital funds for programs across our region, including Distress Centre Halton. These funds help sustain 124 United Wa

"Mental health isn’t always openly discussed in my culture. Growing up, there was an unspoken expectation to stay strong, keep emotions private, and push through challenges without asking for help. I saw how this silence made it harder for people to reach out, even when they needed support the most. When I started volunteering with the Distress Line and TeleCheck at DCH, I realized how powerful it is just to have someone truly listen.   Many of the callers I have spoken to fe