From Lighthouse Magazine by Debbie Cazander

"Telecare Crisis & Caring Line is marking its 30th year of providing a listening and caring service for anyone in distress and in need of emotional support. A celebration is being planned for Friday, October 18, 7 pm at New Life Church in Abbotsford. Popular local musician, Ryan McAllister, will perform and registered clinical counsellor Mark Eshleman, from Cedar Springs Counseling in Langley, will speak on the connection between our thoughts and our emotional well being."

"As a call responder for Telecare, I would agree that oftentimes what the caller has been thinking about, will find its way into how they are feeling and consequently into the things they do and say. This can be especially difficult if the person has been pondering a painful situation, which is often the case when they call us. Life can be very challenging at times, and no one is exempt from experiencing hurt. Many of the people who reach out to us are regular callers. These individuals may call every week, if not every day or a few times a day, and need support and encouragement. Some may have been abused as children and have a hard time trusting anyone. Fearful that others are ready to inflict pain on them, they choose to isolate themselves, yet become lonely, and seek a human voice to connect with."

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