Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe provides telephone support 24 Hours a day 7 Days a week to individuals experiencing:
Emotional distress Social isolation Alcohol & Drug issues Grief and loss Financial concerns Relationship issues And more...
Our volunteers receive up to 1,000 calls per month from all over Simcoe County and Muskoka.
We provide a 24 hour anonymous and confidential telephone listening service staffed by well-trained volunteers.
Our volunteers are: Caring & supportive Understanding Compassionate Able to respond to the needs and concerns of the caller Dedicated to making a difference
“If you can reach a phone, you can reach a friend" Volunteers receive extensive professional training and are able to respond to the immediate and changing needs of the callers as well as referring and connecting them to other appropriate community resources if necessary.
Telecare is an integral part of the social service infrastructure of this community by providing an emotional safety net. Telecare Distress Line helps to alleviate stress, averting crisis, and reducing unnecessary emergency calls and Emergency Room visits. No one needs to suffer alone and in silence! Call us anytime! 705-325-9534 www.TelecareDistressLine.com