Worried? Overwhelmed? Lonely? Isolated?
You
don’t need to be in a crisis to call.
Telecare is a free 24 hour, 7 days a week, anonymous and confidential (no call
display) distress line serving the greater Simcoe area including: Orillia,
Barrie, Midland, Penetang, Ramara, Severn, Oro, Muskoka, Collingwood, Innisfil,
Angus and surrounding areas.
Trained volunteers care and listen without judgment while acknowledging and
supporting the caller. If necessary, community referrals are offered for extra
support.
Testimonials
“Sometimes life is too quiet living in the
country. Having someone to talk to at Telecare can be a real comfort when I’m
feeling lonely.” Randall, age 53
“I live alone and my family is often too busy to
visit me. I call Telecare so I can share my memories with their volunteers;
they are always there to listen.” Elizabeth, age 87
“Balancing full-time school with part-time work
is really stressful. I call Telecare when I feel out of control. They always
know just what to say to get me back on track.” Anwar, age 20
“I was completely overwhelmed as a first-time
mother….it was nice to have Telecare around, just for an adult voice to talk to
from time-to-time.” Sarah, age 28
Our
line is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week