Distress Centre Peel Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon

At the May 2008 LGBTQ workshop for Volunteers, Michael Skynner (left), the facilitator, a representative of Family Services of Peel, receives a token of appreciation form Linda Gerger, the Executive Director, Distress Centre Peel.

Who Needs Us the Most?

Everyone. From our beginnings in 1974, approximately 2% of the Distress Centre's calls came from people suffering from mental or emotional illnesses ranging from depression to irrational behaviour.

Today, more than 33% of all our calls are of this nature. For many such callers we are their only source of daily support. That leaves 77% of callers who are ordinary people just like you who are trying to make it by.

It's more than a job to us

We're here to give support.

Every month more than 3,000 people in Peel Region call the Distress Centre Peel.They are ordinary people who are facing difficult life situations, having lost their job, a loved one or who are attempting to overcome alcohol and drug addiction.

They are afraid, certainly alone. They may be depressed, in crisis or thinking about suicide.

At Distress Centre Peel we're here for them, for everyone in need. We give support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Learn more about our programs.

How We Assist the Community
We provide support via telephone 24hrs/7days for people in hardships, distress or crisis for all of Peel Region including Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon.

Come out in support of our charity Bingo fundraisers. Every Monday once a month at 2-7pm and 5-10pm. Email us for location and dates.

Latest Information
For information on calls and activities, see our recent Annual Report. Please click here for details

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