Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region

We are the people who are here, day or night, 24/7, to answer the calls from those who are reaching out for help. Callers may have simple questions. Or they may be in crisis. Either way, with more than 200 volunteers answering over 60,000 calls a year, we provide an integral, important and vital service in the community. WHO COUNTS ON US? At any given time of day or night, people out there require our help. Whether theyre depressed, lonely, overwhelmed or so distraught theyre contemplating suicide, they will find a supportive and caring person at our end of the line. People of all ages, races, genders and social-economic groups call our confidential service, trusting that well always be here. And thats a trust we will simply never betray. WHO DO WE COUNT ON? Our volunteers. We couldnt do what we do without them. Although they come from all walks of life, they do have some things in common - they give not only their time, but themselves. Patient, understanding and givi...