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Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe

Site: Orillia

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Record #: ORI1105
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2025
Last Full Update: 13 Feb 2025

Contacts

Public Comments If Orillia is long distance, can call Barrie phone number. There is no toll free phone number. There is no public access or walk in service at the office
Office Phone 705-327-2383, Administration/Volunteer Inquires ; 705-726-7922, Telecare 24/7 ; 705-725-8682, AA Information Line
Crisis Phone 705-728-5044, CMHA Crisis Line of Simcoe County
E-Mail telecaredistressline@gmail.com
Website telecaredistressline.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Telecare-Distress-Line-of-Greater-Simcoe/214649008596172
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telecare.distressline/
Primary Contact Jude Bossert, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: info@telecaredistressline.com

Addresses

Address & Map
Telecare Business Office, 170 Colborne St W
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 2Z3
Mailing Address Telecare Business Office, 170 Colborne St W 
Orillia 
Canada L3V 2Z3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Telecare Distress Line of Greater Simcoe provides telephone support 24 Hours a day 7 Days a week to individuals experiencing:

  • Emotional distress
  • Social isolation and loneliness
  • Grief and loss
  • Financial concerns
  • Relationship issues

Service Details

Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Collingwood ; Gravenhurst ; Innisfil ; Midland ; New Tecumseth ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene ; Simcoe County ; Greater Simcoe, Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Phone line is open to anyone feeling depressed, lonely, suicidal, anxious or needing any type of emotional support, or just a person who will listen
  • All Crisis Phone Line Volunteers must be 18 years or older
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    Application
  • Call for service
  • To volunteer: Apply Online or call 705-327-2383 or email info@telecaredistressline.com
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    Languages English
    Fees No Cost

    Subjects

    Service Categories General Crisis Intervention Hotlines ; Talklines/Warmlines ; Telephone Reassurance ; Volunteer Opportunities
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