Distress Centre Crisis Line Distress Centre of Niagara provides a free, confidential telephone support service, utilizing highly skilled volunteers, to assist anyone in need in the Niagara Region. Volunteer crisis workers listen to callers’ concerns, assist callers with solving their own problems, provide information and referrals where appropriate and intervene in life threatening situations. Mental Health and Addictions Access Line The Mental Health and Addictions Access Line is the first point of access to mental health and addiction services for adult residents of Niagara. Volunteers provide immediate support and explore services with the caller to find the most appropriate fit. Once that is determined, a referral can be made. Additional training relative to the protocols established with the sixteen service partners within the network will be required before starting on the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line. For more information about the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line, visit their website: AccessLineNiagara.com Bingo Volunteer As a representative of Distress Centre Niagara, a Bingo Volunteer would be expected to attend pre-scheduled gaming events at the local Gaming Centre. While attending, the volunteer would be responsible for greeting and welcoming individuals and providing information about the agency should the patron ask. The intention is create a fun, active and welcoming environment. Other responsibilities include keeping the hall tidy and potentially calling back winning bingo cards. Please contact the Distress Centre for an additional volunteer informational package. Join us on September 10th for Distress Centre Niagara's 13th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk
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