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Ottawa Distress Line

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About Ottawa Distress Line

The Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region is a 24/7 crisis support service that provides confidential, non-judgmental emotional support to anyone in distress, crisis, or needing someone to talk to. It's a place where people can call if they're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, suicidal. A trained volunteers is there to listen and support you without judgment and provide appropriate supports, resources and referrals.

Le Centre de détresse d'Ottawa et de la région est un service de soutien en cas de crise, accessible 24 h/24 et 7 j/7. Il offre un soutien émotionnel confidentiel et sans jugement à toute personne en détresse, en crise ou ayant besoin de parler. C'est un endroit où les gens peuvent appeler s'ils se sentent dépassés, anxieux, seuls ou suicidaires. Des bénévoles formés sont là pour vous écouter et vous soutenir sans jugement, et vous fournir le soutien, les ressources et les orientations appropriés.

Where is Ottawa Distress Line available?

Available in Canada

Who does Ottawa Distress Line support?

All topics and everyone

What languages does Ottawa Distress Line support?

English and French

Accessibility notes

Available in English or French.


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