Distress Centre Durham

Any issue, feeling or problem that impacts on your sense of well being is worth talking about. No one should be alone when dealing with difficult or challenging issues.

The opportunity to save a life can change your life! We appreciate and thank you for your interest in the Distress Centre and your support of our programs and services.

We would like to extend the utmost gratitude and appreciation for the difference your donation will make to our organization, because of your help, we are able to help others.

Make A Donation

Please consider donating to Distress Centre Durham through Canada Helps. Click the logo below to visit our page on their website.

Events and News

Public Notice

During the month of March 2012, our Helplines were sporadically out of service due to an offsite issue with our telephone provider. Please click here for the full notice.

Meeting Room Makeover

On behalf of the nearly 9000 callers, clients, staff, board, and volunteers of Distress Centre Durham, we sincerely thank Sue Pitchforth of Room for Change. Thanks to her amazing friends and volunteers, and Don Pittman and his family who took part in this dramatic makeover! Click here for the thank you flyer.

Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night - Thursday, April 5, 2012 (Starts at 8:00 pm)

The ladies of Harley: Durham Chapter Harley Owners Group (HOG) is sponsoring a Yuk Yuk's comedy show with proceeds benfitting Distress Centre Durham. Click here to view the flyer.

Martini & Manicure Event - Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (6:00 - 9:00 pm)

Mothers, daughters, sisters and friends come together for an evening of pampering in support of Distress Centre Durham! Click here the information flyer.

2012 Basic Training Dates

Click here to view our 2012 Basic Training Dates flyer.

2012 PrideLine Training Dates

Click here to view our 2012 PrideLine Training Dates flyer.

2012 Suicide Survivor Closed Support Group

Our 8 week Suicide Survivor Support Group focuses on the complex grief associated with a traumatic loss such as suicide.

Click here to view the flyer with more information and group schedule.

2012 Suicide Survivor "Drop In" Support Group

Our monthly "Drop In" Suicide Survivor Support Group is intended to provide information and support focused on the complex grief associated with a traumatic loss such as suicide.

Click here to view our flyer with more information and dates.