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Organization:
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Distress Centres of Greater Toronto
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Phone Numbers:
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Family, second party, agency or professional referrals only, Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 416-598-0166
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Crisis:
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416-408-4357 ; 416-408-HELP
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Address:
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PO Box 243, Stn Adelaide
Toronto, ON
M5C 2J4
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Map
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Location:
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Toronto (Waterfront Communities-The Island)
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Sun | 24 hours | |
| Mon | 24 hours | |
| Tue | 24 hours | |
| Wed | 24 hours | |
| Thu | 24 hours | |
| Fri | 24 hours | Open |
| Sat | 24 hours | |
| Thanksgiving: | 24 hours | | | Christmas Day: | 24 hours | | | Boxing Day: | 24 hours |
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Executives:
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Robert Ridge - Executive Director
416-598-0168 * rridge@dcogt.com
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Service Description:
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Telephone response to persons in need of immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention * links to other emergency services or professional help as appropriate * callers' issues include domestic violence, mental health crisis, risk of suicide, social isolation, addictions, mental and physical health concerns * Caller Reassurance Program for vulnerable seniors
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Application:
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Self referral * volunteers -- call 416-598-0166 or visit website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals in need of life-sustaining emotional support
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