About Us
We are more than an organization – we're a community, a voice, and a resource for the dedicated professionals who answer the call in times of crisis. Our mission is to empower, support, and connect crisis workers across the province, ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to thrive.
Who We Are & What We Do
In 1984, a group of crisis workers from across Ontario met in Toronto to discuss areas of common interest and issues faced in the profession.
This meeting led to the creation of the Crisis Workers Society of Ontario, which since its inception has worked to ensure that there is a forum for crisis workers to come together to share knowledge and to enhance the standing of the profession.
Our members represent a wide range multidisciplinary professionals and volunteers who:
Provide crisis intervention services
Utilize crisis theories and techniques in their practice
Work in settings such as hospital and community mental health programs, distress lines, and crisis support services
CWSO
Ongoing activities include:
Representing the interests and concerns of Ontario crisis workers within the broader community
Working to enhance the visibility and profile of crisis work and crisis workers and advocating on behalf of the profession
Providing guidance and resources to Ontario mental health agencies that do not have crisis programs
Hosting an annual conference
Providing training workshops and educational opportunities across Ontario
Offering affiliations and memberships with relevant organizations at the local, provincial, and national level
Make a Difference: Volunteer with the CWSO
Please contact any board member if you are interested in lending a hand. Your help is always appreciated and we will do our best to match your interests and skills with the work that needs to be completed.
Meet Our Board Of Directors & Leadership Team
The Board of Directors meet bimonthly and assume full responsibility for the running of CWSO either directly or through delegation. Our Directors believe that high standards of crisis intervention services are achieved and maintained by providing educational support and information to members.
Our Partners
