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Distress Centre Oakville provides: 1. Crisis Intervention services for those in immediate crisis, distress or suicidal: We provide anonymous, confidential, non-judgmental, listening, emotional support and crisis intervention. 2. Crisis prevention services for ongoing emotional support: We provide befriending for those who are lonely, isolated, struggling with mental illness, disabilities and stressful life events. 3. Information and referrals for practical assistance: Clients are provided with information and referrals to other agencies in the community. 4. Public education and awareness: We provide information about mental illness and suicide prevention through displays and presentations. 5. Customized Communication Skills Workshops: We provide fee-for-service Communication Skills training for the workplace focusing on effective skills and strategies to deal with difficult and stressful situations.