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

Poster Design Contest for Durham Secondary Students

The purpose of this contest is to involve youth in the community in creating a poster that addresses the prevention of suicide for all ages and specifically targeting LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning) youth. Click here for the PDF.

Basic Training Dates for 2013

Here are the 2013 Basic Training Dates. Click here for the PDF.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Due to the projected snow storm in Durham the Drop-in Suicide Survivor Group for tonight has been cancelled.

Martini & Manicure Event - Tuesday, May 14, 2013 (6:00-9:00pm)

Celebrating our BFF's! Mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends come together for an evening or pampering in support of Distress Centre Durham. Click here for the event PDF.

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.