Program: Telephone Support
Organization: Compass Community Services
Phone Numbers: Distress Line: 519-821-3760
LGBTQ+ Support Line: 226-669-3760
TeleConnect Line: 519-821-3760
Seniors Offering Support: 519-821-3760
Website: compasscs.org/phone-services
Address:
20 Shelldale Cres
Guelph, ON
N1H 1C8
Location: Guelph
Hours: Distress Line (dependent on volunteer availability): Daily 8am-10pm
LGBTQ+ Support Line (dependent on volunteer availability): Daily 8am-10pm
Service Description: Support provided by telephone

Distress Line: Trained support by volunteers for people experiencing emotional distress, including feelings of stress, loneliness, hopelessness, or being overwhelmed

LGBTQ+ Support Line: Accessible by phone or text * trained inclusive support by volunteers for LGBTQ+ people or for people who are questioning their identity or sexuality

TeleConnect Line: Daily calls by trained volunteers to offer support and social connection * emotional support, conversations, reminders and prompts

Seniors Offering Support: Senior volunteers offering peer support * discussions and conversations



Fees: Free
Application: Call
Eligibility / Target Population: People in need of supports
Languages: English
Area Served: Guelph and Wellington County
See Also: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit, Queer (LGBTQ+)
Mental Health Peer and Family Programs
Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks
Last Updated: 9/18/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=214268

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