"The London & District Distress Centre is the community's first line of support for someone struggling with everyday problems or in emotional crisis."  

~Distress Centres Ontario

Welcome to the London & District Distress Centre!
For 35 years, the London & District Distress Centre (LDDC) has been providing confidential telephone support to members of our community in distress or crisis. Trained volunteers answer calls, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year.

At LDDC:

• we accept that calls are made at the caller's initiative.

• we respond to callers with non-judgmental, empathetic listening and understanding.

• we refer callers to other service providers, when appropriate.

Just the facts for 2006 . . .

• 12,450 calls were received through the Distress Line and Seniors Helpline.

• 11,067 calls were received through the Distress Line.

• 1,383 calls were received through the Seniors Helpline.

• 8,571 direct service hours were completed by our dedicated volunteers.

• of the calls received, 421 were suicide-related calls.

To request more information about our services, or to comment on our Web site click here.

The London & District Distress Centre respects your privacy. We commit to protecting your personal information and adhere to all legislative requirements with respect to your personal privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The information you provide will be used to deliver services and to keep you informed and up to date on activities at the London & District Distress Centre. This includes information on services, special events, funding needs, volunteer opportunities or training sessions. If at any time you wish to be removed from any of these contacts, please call the Chief Privacy Officer at
519-667-6709 or by email at: londondistresscentre@odyssey.on.ca.