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Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe

Site: Orillia

Record #: ORI1105
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Dec 2023

Description

Description (Service) Distress line services include:
  • Anonymous and strictly confidential distress phone line service
  • Reassurance Call Program
  • Referrals to appropriate agencies for people with specific problems
  • Information for all AA meetings and groups in area
  • Provides speakers for local interested groups

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 Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Gravenhurst ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Phone line is open to anyone feeling depressed, lonely, suicidal, anxious or needing any type of emotional support, or just a person who will listen.
  • 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
    Mailing Address Telecare Business Office, 170 Colborne St W 
    Orillia 
    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, Local Orillia ; 705-726-7922, Local Barrie
    E-Mail info@telecaredistressline.com
    Website telecaredistressline.com
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Telecare-Distress-Line-of-Greater-Simcoe/214649008596172
    Primary Contact Jude Bossert, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: telecaredistressline@gmail.com

    Agency Overview