Distress Centre Halton

Site: Oakville - Mailing Address

Record #: MHH0488
Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone Oakville: 905-849-4541 * Burlington: 905-681-1488 * Halton Hills/Milton: 905-877-1211 * Hamilton: 905-561-5800
Fax 905-849-7569
E-Mail info@dchalton.ca
Website www.dchalton.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Kathleen Legaspi, Manager, TeleCheck Program; Phone: 905-849-4559 ext 104; Email: telecheck@dchalton.ca
Alternate Contact Rose Ford, Donor Management and Communications; Phone: 905-849-4559 ext 103; Email: rose@dchalton.ca

Site Information

Site Location Halton Region
Located In Community Halton Region
Mailing Address PO Box 776 
Oakville, ON L6K 0A9
Physical Access Not Applicable - mailing address

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1974
Primary Executive Dara Eisner Clancy, Executive Director; Phone: 905-849-4559 ext 101; Email: dara@dchalton.ca
Funding Donations * United Way of Halton and Hamilton * Halton Region * Foundations * Fundraising

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Registered charity that supports people in the community to better cope with crisis, loneliness, and emotional stress * provides telephone support on the Distress Line 365 days a year

  • all services are confidential, anonymous, free and available to all age groups
  • staffed by volunteers who receive extensive training including communication, sensitivity, crisis management and active listening


Distress Line

  • listening, befriending and crisis intervention by telephone


TeleCheck

  • provides phone support and friendly check-ins for individuals facing isolation or emotional and mental health challenges
  • for anyone 18 years of age and over, with focus on students experiencing mental health struggles
  • for TeleCheck inquiries, email telecheck@dchalton.ca and for application, visit https://www.dchalton.ca/telecheckapplication


Speaking Engagements

  • available to speak with a club, class, or group about the services provided by the agency or to teach courses on active listening skills, de-escalation techniques, and mental health in general


Distress Line volunteer opportunities available * must meet certain criteria and attend all mandatory training sessions * call to inquire or email applications@dchalton.ca

Hours

Distress line daily 24 hours * TeleCheck: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region
Boundaries Hamilton, Halton Region, and Peel Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call or email

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ; Telephone Reassurance ; Volunteer Opportunities
Older Adult Main Categories ABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Crisis Intervention ; Distress Lines