
Organization Summary
Telecare Peterborough is a free, anonymous and strictly confidential 24-hour call line for people in need of a friendly person who will listen. Our phones are answered by volunteers who are good listeners, enjoy talking to people and are trained to handle crisis situations.
In-Progress Opportunities
These Opportunities have gathered some volunteers and have already begun. You can still see if they need more help though!
Completed Opportunities
These Opportunities already recruited enough volunteers and were successfully completed. Way to go, Peterborough!
Expired Opportunities
These Opportunities were not able to get enough volunteers within their chosen timeframe and were put on hold / cancelled.
Key Activities
Telecare Peterborough's Mission / Vision
Telecare is one of 4 Telecare crisis centres in operation in Canada, waiting to take calls from people in need of a listening ear and is affiliated with Telecare Distress Centres of Canada and Life Line International.
We aim to listen to those in need; offer the distressed, the lonely and the despairing immediate contact by telephone with someone who cares; and to give callers renewed courage to live and to cope with personal problems.
About Us
- Telecare Peterborough is available night and day, 24/7.
- We listen with care and understanding.
- We respect the anonymity of callers and offer confidentiality to all.
- We do not judge our callers or their circumstances
- We refer callers to community agencies for further assistance
- We are a friendly voice in a time of need
Frequently Asked Questions
In-Progress Opportunities
These Opportunities have gathered some volunteers and have already begun. You can still see if they need more help though!
Completed Opportunities
These Opportunities already recruited enough volunteers and were successfully completed. Way to go, Peterborough!
Expired Opportunities
These Opportunities were not able to get enough volunteers within their chosen timeframe and were put on hold / cancelled.
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Gift-in-Kind Program
Christmas Kettle Campaign
Organization Staff
Active Volunteers
Key Activities
Telecare Peterborough's Mission / Vision
Telecare is one of 4 Telecare crisis centres in operation in Canada, waiting to take calls from people in need of a listening ear and is affiliated with Telecare Distress Centres of Canada and Life Line International.
We aim to listen to those in need; offer the distressed, the lonely and the despairing immediate contact by telephone with someone who cares; and to give callers renewed courage to live and to cope with personal problems.
About Us
- Telecare Peterborough is available night and day, 24/7.
- We listen with care and understanding.
- We respect the anonymity of callers and offer confidentiality to all.
- We do not judge our callers or their circumstances
- We refer callers to community agencies for further assistance
- We are a friendly voice in a time of need