Distress
Centre and the Survivor Support Program
helping to hope
Where does your money go?
There's a life
on the line.
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 there for us, so that we can be there for
those in need, 24/7.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in
your own and someone else's life, and if you welcome a challenge
— consider exploring the volunteer opportunities open at
the Distress Centres of Toronto. Find
out more.
