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Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK)

About​

Telephone Aid Line Kingston (TALK) is a confidential, anonymous, non-judgmental, volunteer-based listening service for people in the Kingston-area community.

Coverage​

  • Kingston and KFL&A area (and surrounding regions)

Who it’s for​

  • Anyone in the Kingston/KFL&A community who wants someone to talk to
  • People feeling distressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or needing emotional support

Contact​

  • Call: 613-544-1771

Hours​

  • Daily: 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

Languages​

  • English (listed on the organization’s privacy/terms page)

What to expect when you call or text​

  • You’ll speak with a trained volunteer who listens and provides support (TALK notes volunteers do not give advice).
  • If you call outside operating hours and you are in crisis, TALK directs callers to the AMHS-KFLA 24-hour crisis line: 613-544-4229.

Privacy and safety approach​

TALK describes the service as confidential and anonymous, and also notes limits to anonymity and confidentiality (for example, where there is a duty to report concerns about a child in need of protection, or when there is risk of harm to self or others).

Sources​

Last compiled/checked: December 23, 2025