Distress Centre Halton provides free, confidential and non-judgmental support for loneliness and isolation, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and mental health support.
Distress Centre Halton (also serving Hamilton) provides two distinct services: the Distress Line, a 24/7 confidential support line for people in crisis or emotional distress, and TeleCheck, a weekday outbound call program offering regular check-ins to individuals needing social connection and support. Both are staffed by extensively trained volunteers and offered free to the community.
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
