Meet Stephen, a volunteer on our 24-Hour Crisis Line! Stephen’s path to volunteering was deeply personal. Having experienced his own moments of crisis, he understands the transformative impact of having […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Stephen
You Made a Difference: Q1 Impact Report
As we reflect on the first quarter of the year, one thing is clear—none of this would be possible without you. Thanks to your generosity, dedication, and belief in our […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Kyra
Meet Kyra, a volunteer on our 24-Hour Crisis Line! After facing her own mental health challenges, Kyra was inspired to join our volunteer team seven months ago to ensure no […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Tania
Meet Tania, a volunteer-in-training for our 24-Hour Crisis Line! Before anyone takes soloshifts on Distress Centre Calgary’s crisis line, they receive extensive classroom and onlineself-paced training, to ensure they are […]
The Power of Volunteers: Changing Lives, One Call at a Time
Every day, people in crisis reach out to Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) looking for support, reassurance, and a compassionate ear. Behind most answered calls, texts, and chats is a dedicated […]
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From Overwhelmed to Supported: The Reality of Crisis Intervention
Life is full of ups and downs, but sometimes an event can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. This is what we call a crisis. It is not just stress, an […]
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Meet Crystal: 15 Years at DCC!
Meet Crystal, our Contact Centre Coordinator and 211 Information and Referral Specialist. In 2024, Crystal celebrated a very exciting milestone: 15 years at DCC! We sat down with Crystal to […]
Donor Spotlight: The City of Calgary
A $243,690 grant from Alberta Law Foundation supports Distress Centre Calgary’s Justice System Initiative, helping Calgarians overcome critical legal barriers. […]
211 Celebrates 20 Years in Calgary
211 is celebrating an exciting milestone in 2025: For 20 years, 211 has been a trusted lifeline in Calgary, helping individuals and families connect to essential resources with confidence. In […]
Why Talking About Mental Health Matters: Bell Let’s Talk Day
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day! A day to encourage conversation around the still stigmatized topic of mental health. For Bell Let’s Talk Day, we asked our trained responders and […]
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