Distress Centres of Greater Toronto

2020 has brought with it unprecedented change in the form of a global pandemic COVID-19. Since the beginning of the country wide lockdown, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto has seen an additional 350 calls every month with an escalation in the severity of calls to our help line in the areas of domestic violence, anxiety, isolation, and fear due to uncertainty and job markets. Alongside this, we have also encountered additional and unforeseen expenses to respond to the glo...bal pandemic by investing in new technologies to allow our volunteers to respond remotely, purchase equipment and conferencing solutions like Zoom. With the rise of digital media, online auctions have become an extremely popular, cost efficient, and successful means of raising money. Last year’s auction had a lot of marketing value. We garnered over 2,000 views of the auction and managed to raise $7,000 in total with about fifty prize donations. All these proceeds have gone to ensuring the betterment of our programs and services. The online auction which will take place from the first of December (Giving Tuesday) to the 13th at 9AM and the contributions made by sponsors will help us at Distress Centres of Greater Toronto be better prepared for the current second wave and holiday stressors.

Abigail Regucera is selling prints and stickers on her website abigailregucera.com/shop. Pick up some awesome art and help support Distress Centres and Kids Help Phone while you're at it

Another amazing webinar in the books! Special thanks to Nicole Elliott and Alex Shendelman for hosting as well as Peter Toller Insurance for their sponsorship.

Only One Month left to get your Socially Distant Tees. 100% of profits go to supporting Distress Centres and North York Women's Shelter. Get on today: https://sociallydistant-teesforcovid19.ca/

Join us tonight for "How to make lemonade from the most sour lemons: A guide to finding purpose and hope after tragedy." This Webinar is generously supported by Peter Toller Insurance Ltd Find out more: https://www.dcogt.com/survivor-stream-program

I am proud to proclaim today Not-for-Profit Recognition Day in Toronto. It’s our way of saying thank you to all the organizations in our city who have made Toronto a better place for everyone. #NotForProfitDay

SEND US YOUR MESSAGE OF HOPE Join us on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 21st by sending us your Message of Hope. https://www.dcogt.com/2020-fall-speaker-series-messages-of-... #SuicidePrevention #Suicide #Mentalhealth #Health #SuicidePostvention #Postevention #Awareness

Join us for our next Webinar on the 8th October: Compassion Fatigue 101 In this workshop participants will learn about: Compassion Fatigue - what is it? (In health care professionals and the general public), Signs that you may be experiencing it & how to respond /prevention & early warning signs, and Skills/resources/training that can help with managing your stress and building resilience Register today! www.dcogt.com/volunteer-stream-program... Presenter(s): Nadia Seepersaud MD and Roya Janemi

To continue to be able to innovate and adapt to COVID-19, we are inviting you to join a group of incredible supporters. Like-minded individuals can join together to support our switch to virtual events such as the Fall Speaker Series. Find out more: https://www.dcogt.com/2020-fall-speaker-series-messages-of-

Today is October 1st which has been deemed by the Canadian government as the day to celebrate our seniors, as National Seniors Day. It also marks the 30th anniversary of the first International Day of Older Persons by the United Nations. Let us celebrate the seniors in our lives whether clients, family, friends, neighbours or strangers by acknowledging all they have given to us through their knowledge, their actions and milestones that have gone down in history, which makes t...heir legacies unforgettable. We at Distress Centres of Greater Toronto are starting the Happy Seniors Day Challenge. Do one small act of kindness for a senior in your life or community today. Call your parents, make a care package for a senior neighbour, send a letter to your grandparents. Let them know today, and always, you appreciate them! Let us know in the comments what you did for a senior in your life today to show you care!

Talk to Someone. Talk to Us. We're here 24/7/365 through the 408-HELP Line For more information, please visit http://www.dcogt.com

There's still time to register for tonight's Webinar! During this lively fun-filled session, Rosita will remind participants that in order to better serve ourselves and others, we need to fill our own cups first. Register online for only $35!... https://www.dcogt.com/volunteer-stream-program

Write to Heal For #Grief: A 4-week workshop exploring writing and healing after a #SuicideLoss, for #SurvivorsOfSuicideLoss. Four Wednesday evenings beginning November 4th. Presented by Maureen Pollard, MSW RSW To register: www.dcogt.com/survivor-support... #Suicidesupport #Griefsupport

Join us this Thursday for "Coming Up for Air - Having the audacity to care for Ourselves (And Each Other)" - Our second webinar in the Volunteer stream of the Fall Speaker Series. Individual tickets can be purchased here for only $35! Check it out:... http://ow.ly/9n3Y50BxeCA