Distress Centres
Since 1967, Distress Centres has been providing an around-the-clock emotional safety net for community members who are socially marginalized, distressed, in crisis, victims of violence or suicidal. Last year, more than 120,000 calls were answered on our help lines. Through our Survivor Support Programme, hundreds of other individuals received face-to-face grief counseling in the tragic aftermath of a death by suicide or homicide. Distress Centres was also able to provide service to countless professionals, organizations and concerned citizens through the training and consultation provided by our Community Outreach Programme. Each and every service is provided free of charge to participants. In an attempt to ensure easy access to our crisis lines, we have a TTY line for the hearing impaired and employ a 151 language–interpreter service.
Our vision: to ensure every individual in need receives life-sustaining emotional support. 100% of the money raised by riders on all of the B.A.D. Rides to date has gone directly to the Distress Centres, supporting ongoing programming and many new initiatives that have enhanced access and addressed identified gaps in community services.
Thank you for being here for us, so that we can be there for those in need, 24/7.
Need to talk?
Telephone: (416) 408-HELP (4357)
Questions about the B.A.D. Ride?
Telephone: (416) 595-1716
