Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region

12/29/2025

We’re excited to partner with Cold Play Ottawa, Ottawa Cold Plunge, and Ritual Recovery for a community cold plunge ❄️

This free event welcomes first-time and experienced plungers to reset, connect, and start the new year with intention — participate, observe, or step out anytime.

💙 Optional donations support the Ottawa Distress Centre and help us continue providing 24/7 emotional support. Donate via our website.

12/26/2025

The holidays can bring up a range of emotions: joy, stress, loneliness, or everything in between. Whatever you’re feeling, you don’t have to carry it alone.

At the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region, support is always here, through the holidays and beyond. If you need someone to listen, day or night, we’re only a call or message away.

11/17/2025

We're needed more than ever and this kind of support is so appreciated

Give #10 is here for supporting Mental Health, Grief & Healing Programs ❤️‍🩹

For over 50 years, Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region has provided free, 24-hour emotional support and crisis intervention to anyone in distress or crisis — one conversation at a time.

Their volunteers offer a lifeline of compassion, empathy, and understanding when it’s needed most.

Every call, text, and chat is an opportunity to remind someone that they are not alone.

You can help support a distress centre in your community by spreading awareness. Together, WE can make a difference.

10/01/2025

🧡 Every Child Matters.
Yesterday, communities across Canada honoured Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

At the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region, we remain committed every day to listening, learning, and supporting reconciliation through compassion and care.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call us at 613-238-3311.

09/11/2025

💛 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.
Reaching out can save a life. Support is available 24/7:
📞 DCOR: 613-238-3311
📞 Su***de Crisis Helpline: 988
You don’t have to go through it alone.
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08/26/2025

💜 Your community needs you. Every call we answer can change a life. ✨

The Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region is looking for compassionate volunteers to join our team and be a lifeline for those in crisis. 🌱

If you’ve been searching for a meaningful way to give back, this is it.

Apply now via the link in our bio!

💚

08/18/2025

The Distress Centre of Ottawa is proud to be part of this year’s parade! Come wave hello—and don’t forget to grab some goodies while you’re there. 👋✨

06/23/2025

You are seen. You are valid. You are not alone.

At the Distress Centre of Ottawa, we stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — always. If you're struggling or just need someone to talk to, we're here 24/7.

📞 Call or text 613-238-3311
💬 Free. Confidential. Day or night.

05/01/2025

We just had to jump on this trend 👀

03/31/2025

🌙 Eid Mubarak from the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region!

02/22/2025

Dive in for a cause! 🌊 Donate to the Distress Centre of Ottawa and take the cold plunge with us. Visit linktr.ee/InternationalIceBathDay for more info on location, donations, and registration. 🧊

01/20/2025

You are not alone today or any other day. If you or someone you know is struggling, call us. We are here for you 24/7, 365 days a year.