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About Us

Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe – all at no cost. For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta, ensuring everyone has a place to turn in times of crisis.

We do not define crisis. We do not judge. Anyone can call us day or night.

Mission: Provide compassionate, accessible crisis support that enhances the health, well-being and resiliency of individuals in distress.

Vision: Everyone is heard.

Values: Accessibility, Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, Leadership, Partnerships, Respect, Volunteerism

Leadership

Jerilyn Dressler

Executive Director

Jerilyn Dressler began her work with Distress Centre as a crisis line volunteer from 2001-2003, before completing her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at the University of Saskatchewan in 2007. Upon returning to Calgary she rejoined the Distress Centre team, providing professional support for crisis line volunteers. In 2015, Jerilyn completed her Masters of Social Work with a specialization in Leadership in the Human Services.

At the national level, Jerilyn sits on the InformCanada board which provides leadership and guidance in the field of information and referral. Jerilyn is an authentic, collaborative, and transformative leader who brings her passion and vision to every team and project she is a part of.

Directors

Robyn Romano, MSW, RSW

Director of Operations

Bianca Zhou MSA, CPA

Director of Finance

Diane Jones Konihowski, C.M. B.Ed. LLD (Honorary)

Director, Fund Development & Communications

Duane Gillissie

Director of Programs at SORCe

Managers

David Kirby, MSW, RSW, RCSW

Clinical Services Manager

Roxanne Cote BMGT

Resource Development Manager

Mike Velthius Kroeze, BSW, RSW

Crisis Program Manager

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Sangeeta Sharma, PhD, Psch

211 Program Manager

Board of Directors

Distress Centre Calgary is governed by an exemplary group of volunteers who make up the Board of Directors. They bring exceptional skills, vision and experience from a variety backgrounds to lead strategic direction, governance and fiduciary accountability. The Board is committed to ensuring Distress Centre remains an accessible, innovative and compassionate agency that delivers excellent service to our clients and continues to meet the emerging needs of our community.

Board of Directors 2021-2022

Officers:

Duncan Melville, Chair – The Boston Consulting Group
Chantal Milloy, Vice Chair – Levvel Inc.
Linda Dietsche, Treasurer – Tervita

Directors:

Amanda Kousinioris – Enerflex Ltd.
Aminda Galappaththi – Calgary Housing Company
Beth Pollock – Gibson Energy
Janet Segato – SAIT
Kelly Sutton – RBC
Kevin Drinkwater – JFive
Kiersten Mohr – Terra Firma Transition Consulting
Lori Berg – ATB Financial
Shauna Moscovich – SMART Technologies
Tonino Rizzuti – ENMAX