Telephone Aid Line Kingston

Kingston’s crisis/distress/befriending/information & listening service. We're confidential, anonymous & non-judgmental. Call us tonight 6pm-2am: (613)-544-1771.

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July 24th is International Self-Care Day!

Self-care can help manage stress and prevent burnout, lower risk of illness, and increase energy.

TALK is here to listen every day from 6pm-2am in case talking out your thoughts and feelings is your favourite form of self-care📞💙💚

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Happy Pride Month from TALK!

TALK is here to support and listen to anyone looking for a non-judgmental safe space.

Some other helpful Ontario resources can be found at https://t.co/hbGZtXpbtn

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Interested in gaining experience in active listening, empathy, and connection as a TALK volunteer? TALK is hiring long-term residents of the Kingston community for our Summer 2021 Recruitment Session. Application are available on our website and are due this Saturday June 19th.

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Bell Let’s Talk day offers an annual opportunity to raise not only money, but also awareness for mental health. At Telephone Aid Line Kingston, we understand the importance of talking. Let’s talk about mental health! #BellLetsTalk

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Here's to 2021! Some people look at this holiday as a "new start", an opportunity for growth and reinvention. Whatever it means to you, TALK would like to wish you a very happy new year!

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TALK is a crisis, distress, befriending, information & listening service catering to the Kingston community. Especially now, many people benefit from talking. We are recruiting people who want to listen! If you’re interested, apply at https://t.co/Dw9DH6GWQz

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TALK is always working to figure out how to best serve our community- after consulting with our callers, we have decided to change our hours of operation from 7pm-3am to 6pm-2am every night. This change will come into effect beginning January 1st, 2021.

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Link to our interview with CFRC radio: https://t.co/BJqeGVrd9u

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Go check out our interview with @CFRC !

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New & returning students @queensu! Check out our latest chats with some great @QueensAMS Clubs that YOU can get involved with! New episodes now on CFRC's Frosh FM podcast! Thank you @queensutv @TALKingston Habitat 4 Humanity Queens & Students 4 Special Olympics for joining us!

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August 12th is International Youth Day!! This is just a reminder to our younger audience that it’s ok to be young, make mistakes and not know what your plan is. And for those facing difficulties, remember there is still so much to come and your current state is not permanent.

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Seeking help does not make you weak, it makes you strong. It’s always okay for you to seek help, no matter who you are- you are not alone.

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(2/2) TALK is here to support and listen to anyone looking for a non-judgmental safe space. There are also a number of other Ontario recourses listed at https://t.co/hbGZtXpbtn

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Talk is continuing to celebrate pride month and all members of the LGBTQ+ community! Unfortunately, many people may feel unwelcome, unsafe or unheard at some point in their life due to their sexual or gender identity (1/2)

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To reach us, call 613-544-1771 between 7pm-3am any night. There are also many other recourses available right now, including the following:

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So many people are suffering right now. Many are feeling justifiably angry, heartbroken, frustrated, scared, exhausted, and a wide range of other emotions. We would like to remind anyone feeling this way that we are here for you if you ever want to talk.

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During social distancing, many of us may be living in close quarters with others. It is important at this time to remember to set emotional and physical personal boundaries for ourselves. Here are some tips on how to do that!

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If you’re looking for a way to help others, here’s your chance! Especially in these turbulent times, many people benefit from talking. We are recruiting people who want to listen! If you’re interested, apply at  https://t.co/Dw9DH6GWQz

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Especially in times like these, when we are surrounded with news of others who are suffering, it can be easy to diminish our own struggles by comparison. This is your reminder that no matter what your situation is, your emotions are valid and you are allowed to acknowledge them!

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Categories such as race, gender, sexuality, and economic status can influence access to opportunities. However, none of these categories exist alone, making it important to recognize how their overlap leads to advantages or disadvantages throughout a person’s life.

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It's natural to feel worried about the state of the world and it's okay if you're not as productive as you usually are. It's a challenging time, so do what you can to take care of yourself. Here are some reminders: