Distress and Crisis Ontario

Distress and Crisis Ontario Many Members offer 24/7 support and referrals at no cost to helpseekers.

DCO is a provincial association that primarily supports training & education, advocacy, and networking for distress, crisis, and su***de prevention help lines across Ontario.

Happy Thanksgiving from DCO! 🧡🦃This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the importance of connection, compassion, gratitud...
10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from DCO! 🧡🦃

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the importance of connection, compassion, gratitude, and supporting one another. A kind word, a meaningful conversation, or simply being present can make a difference.

However you’re spending the long weekend, we hope you find moments of rest, joy, and meaningful connection, while taking time to appreciate the little things that bring you comfort. 🍂

New episode out now! ✨This week on DCO Discourse, Caitlin and Lexie are talking all things gratitude, and not just the k...
10/12/2026

New episode out now! ✨

This week on DCO Discourse, Caitlin and Lexie are talking all things gratitude, and not just the kind we share around the Thanksgiving table.

In this honest and lighthearted conversation, we explore what gratitude really means, how to practice it in everyday life, and why it looks different for everyone. From gratitude journals and mindful reflection to expressing appreciation for the people around us, we share personal stories, discuss social media comparison culture, and unpack the difference between gratitude and toxic positivity.
Join us for a reminder to slow down, be present, give yourself grace, and appreciate the small moments. 💛

🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Happy Sunday! 🥧🍽️Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, enjoying a long weekend away from work or school, or simply ta...
10/11/2026

Happy Sunday! 🥧🍽️

Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, enjoying a long weekend away from work or school, or simply taking some extra time to relax, check out this week’s ! 🍂

Today we’re sharing gentle reminders about self-care, setting boundaries, and making space for your well-being in the days ahead. 🤎

Today is World Mental Health Day 💙🧠This year’s theme: “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” highlights the...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 💙🧠

This year’s theme: “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change” highlights the importance of listening to the experiences of people living with mental health conditions and ensuring their voices help shape policies, support services, and workplace practices.

Lived experience is what someone has experienced themselves, especially when it gives the individual knowledge or understanding that people who have only heard or learnt about such experiences do not have.

Let us move from listening to action and build mental health systems for people with lived experiences of mental health challenges. Your life matters and you are never alone. 🧡

October is ❤️📚Dyslexia is a learning disability that can make reading, spelling, and writing more challenging. But wit...
10/08/2026

October is ❤️📚

Dyslexia is a learning disability that can make reading, spelling, and writing more challenging. But with the right support, understanding, and opportunities, people with dyslexia can thrive and reach their full potential. 🌟

Awareness matters. Support matters. Let’s work together to create spaces where children, youth, and adults with dyslexia feel seen, understood, supported, and empowered. ❤️

Learn more here:
🔗 https://dyslexiacanada.org/mark-it-read-2024-breaking-the-silence-on-dyslexia/

10/07/2026

Happy 🧸🤎

This week’s journal prompts focus on self-care, self-kindness and setting healthy boundaries. Take a moment to slow down, check in with yourself, and reflect on what you need to feel supported, grounded, and at peace. 🍂✨

October 4th - 10th is Mental Illness Awareness Week 💙This is a time to fight stigma, have open and honest conversations ...
10/06/2026

October 4th - 10th is Mental Illness Awareness Week 💙

This is a time to fight stigma, have open and honest conversations to support mental health for all, always.

We all play a part in making the world a safer environment for those struggling with their mental health. We can be a support or resource to raise awareness and battle the stigma against mental illnesses and talk about mental health.

🔗 https://www.camimh.ca/miaw

October is ADHD Awareness Month 🧡This ADHD Awareness Month take a moment to learn about ADHD and how it can impact child...
10/05/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month 🧡

This ADHD Awareness Month take a moment to learn about ADHD and how it can impact children and adults. It can often feel exhausting and lonely for neurodivergent individuals like those with ADHD, to attempt to fit into a neurotypical world. You deserve understanding, support, and space to be yourself.

Let's keep the conversation going beyond October. Awareness, understanding, and advocacy shouldn't stop here, they're needed all year around. ✨

Read more here:
🔗 https://caddac.ca/

Today October 4th is a National Call to Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two Spirit People. 🔴 ...
10/05/2026

Today October 4th is a National Call to Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two Spirit People.

🔴 Indigenous women are 400% more likely to go missing than Canadian settlers, a crisis so widespread that the government doesn't even know how many are missing and murdered.
🔴 While Indigenous women account for less than 5% of the population, they makeup 24% of female homicide victims.
🔴 Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Peoples are 12 times more likely to be murdered or go missing than any other women in Canada.

The MMIWG2S crisis is rooted in the ongoing impacts of colonialism, systemic racism, and gender based violence. We encourage everyone and their communities to learn, listen, speak up and support Indigenous led calls for justice and change.

Happy Friday! 🧡Our this week focuses on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In honour of this day, we’re highli...
10/02/2026

Happy Friday! 🧡

Our this week focuses on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In honour of this day, we’re highlighting a selection of movies and TV shows that explore Indigenous history, culture, experiences, and the lasting impacts of residential schools and colonialism.

These stories offer opportunities to learn, reflect, and deepen our understanding of the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, while recognizing the importance of listening to people's personal experiences and the impacts on their families and communities.

Take some time to explore these recommendations, continue learning, and reflect on how we can all contribute to truth, reconciliation, and meaningful change. 🧡

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