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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.

08/22/2026

The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed annually on August 22 to honour individuals and communities who have been victims of violence based on their religion or beliefs.

The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 to recognize the ongoing violence, intolerance, and discrimination experienced by religious communities and minorities around the world. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting freedom of religion or belief as a fundamental human right.

Read more here:
🔗 https://www.un.org/en/observances/religious-based-violence-victims-day
🔗https://documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/n19/155/77/pdf/n1915577.pdf
🔗 https://www.un.org/en/un-chronicle/making-freedom-religion-or-belief-lived-reality-threats-and-opportunities

08/20/2026

Happy Thursday! ✨
Check out some of our DCO staff on the clock vs. off the clock! ⏰📸

See what we’re up to in our day-to-day lives behind a screen and what’s happening in our personal lives when we clock out! 💻

From work mode to real-life moments, we’re sharing a little behind-the-scenes look at the people beyond the screens. 💙

08/19/2026

August 19th is World Humanitarian Day 🌍📦❤️

World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on August 19 to honour the humanitarian workers and volunteers who provide life-saving assistance to people affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement. The day aims to raise awareness about welfare, rights and the safety of people impacted by humanitarian emergencies.

World Humanitarian Day has been historically used to honour humanitarian workers who have lost their lives while serving others and to advocate for the protection of humanitarian personnel.

Read more here:
🔗 https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day
🔗 https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day/messages
🔗 https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/events/observances-special-events/2025/08/world-humanitarian-day-2025
🔗 https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/events/item/2024/08/19/default-calendar/world-humanitarian-day

08/17/2026

New episode out now! 🎙️

In today’s episode of DCO Discourse, we’re celebrating Youth Empowering Youth Day by speaking with Abigail Lee, a soon-to-be Grade 12 student and the founder of The Peer Power Project, a youth-led non-profit supporting local communities for over two years.

Abigail shares what inspired her passion for giving back, the importance of connection and community, and the resilience she sees in young people today. We also learn more about The Peer Power Project and the many initiatives its youth team has led, from senior social events and community donation drives to volunteer service projects.

It’s a great conversation about youth leadership, peer support, community, and the power of young people to make a difference. 💙

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

08/16/2026

Today is International Tell a Joke Day! 🎉

What better way to celebrate than with a little laughter? Swipe through our post for 9 jokes guaranteed to bring a smile to your face for this weeks ! ➡️

Laughter and humour can be a simple way to brighten our day, connect with others, and take a momentary break from the stresses of everyday life. While laughter isn’t a replacement for mental health support, finding small moments of joy and connection can be a meaningful part of caring for our wellbeing. 🧡🌿

So share a joke with a friend, laugh at something silly, or simply give yourself permission to enjoy a little lightheartedness. You never know when a small laugh might brighten someone else’s day, too!✨

08/15/2026

August 15th is National Relaxation Day ☁️🌿🛁🎀💌

Remember, everyone’s daily life looks different, so listen to your mind and body and do what feels best for you. 🤍

No matter what you do today, we hope you take the time to slow down, be mindful, disconnect from your worries, appreciate the day, and give yourself time to rest and relax. Even if that means taking just a few minutes to focus on your breathing or doing some quick stretching, making time and peace for yourself.✨

08/14/2026

Happy Friday! Our this week focuses on Auto-Inflammatory Awareness Month 🧡

🔗 https://globalgenes.org/blog/autoinflammatory-disease-the-invisible-epidemic/
The first article highlights the importance of patient involvement in both research and the need for greater awareness and scientific attention.
🔗 https://globalgenes.org/blog/autoinflammatory-alliance-bringing-hope-and-changing-lives-for-those-living-with-autoinflammatory-disease/
The second article centres on valuing of patient education, normalizing conversations, research, and collaboration between patients and healthcare professionals.

08/12/2026

August 12th is International Youth Day which honours young people around the world. 🗺️

The day also brings attention to the distinctive issues, challenges, and opportunities that shape the lives of youth. The United Nations first established International Youth Day in 1999, with the initial observation taking place in 2000.

International Youth Day encourages governments, organizations, and communities to consider these differences while working toward more inclusive opportunities for youth. It is also an opportunity to recognize the ongoing contributions and work done through volunteering, advocacy, community initiatives, leadership, and activism.

Read more below:
🔗 https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/more-from-undesa/july-2026/what-unites-young-people-across-borders
🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/youth/services/engagement.html
🔗 https://www.paho.org/en/campaigns/international-youth-day-2026
🔗 https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

08/11/2026

August is Auto-Inflammatory Awareness Month! 💙

Auto-Inflammatory Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase understanding and awareness of a group of rare conditions known as auto-inflammatory diseases.

Learn more about what Auto-Inflammatory Awareness Month means, common signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, the importance of raising awareness, and available supports and resources in our post.

Read more here:
🔗 https://www.autoinflammatory.org/
🔗 https://rarediseases.org/
🔗 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/
🔗 https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/
🔗 https://autoimmune.org/
🔗 https://www.raredisorders.ca/

08/10/2026

Happy Monday! 👋💙

We’re excited to share DCO’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan which will guide our work, growth, and priorities over the next five years. 🌱✨

This plan includes our mission, vision, organizational values, and reflecting our continued commitment to supporting our members, strengthening Ontario’s distress and crisis system, and advancing accessible, community-based care. We invite you to learn more about where DCO is headed and what’s ahead for the years to come! 📖💙

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