• Resize Text:
  • Regular
  • Medium
  • Large
Organization: Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
Phone Numbers: Administration 613-238-1089
Crisis: 613-238-3311
Fax: 613-722-5217
Email: office@dcottawa.on.ca
Website: www.dcottawa.on.ca
Address: c/o Russ Gallant
Stn C
PO Box 3457
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 4J6
Street
Address:
Ottawa
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Jessica Ferne - Executive Director
613-238-1089 ext 265 * jferne@dcottawa.on.ca
Matt Triemstra - President
Contacts: Russ Gallant - Director of Finance and Operations
613-238-1089 ext 268 * rgallant@dcottawa.on.ca
Service Description: Distress line

Confidential telephone listening and crisis intervention service Educational services are available to schools and community groups on a variety of topics including suicide prevention and crisis intervention
Fees: A sliding fee scale applies for educational programs * None for distress line
Application: Call, e-mail or visit website for more information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Anyone who is in distress, depressed, or considering suicide
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Québec ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Ottawa (City of)

This information was last completely updated on: 2-6-2026


Update Service Profile



© 2026, Ontario Health atHome