Image: An ad in the Calgary Herald in 1970. Read – 50 Stories Part 2 Although it was the general concern for youth encountering the drug culture that prompted the […]
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50 Stories Part 2: In the beginning… there were drugs
Pictured: The Drug Information Centre logo. Read – 50 Stories Part 1 Distress Centre got its start in 1970 as the Drug Information Centre (DIC). It came to life at […]
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Distress Centre is moving!
We are moving! As of February 1st, our new address will be: Suite 500, 999 8th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J5 Please updates your records accordingly. Frequently Asked Questions: […]
50 Stories for 50 Years: Exploring the history of Distress Centre Calgary from 1969 to present
Welcome to 50 stories for 50 years, the history of Distress Centre Calgary from 1969 to the present. My name is Donna Crawford, and I am a volunteer who has […]
Q4 Update from our Executive Director, Jerilyn Dressler
See this update as a video! As 2019 comes to a close, we look back on the year’s successes and challenges and plan for the year ahead. Here at Distress […]
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You can help us save lives
“I called. They answered. They listened. Suicide is serious and they took me seriously.” — Caller We respond to 325 contacts each day. This is a particularly difficult time of […]
Keynote speaker shares his struggles and his triumphs
Bob Wilkie, a native Calgarian, fell in love with playing hockey as soon as his dad introduced him to the game as a child. He grew up near outdoor rinks […]
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World Suicide Prevention Day: More people comfortable talking about suicide online versus on the phone
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and Distress Centre wants anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or struggling with their mental health to know that help is available. We offer 24/7 […]
Distress Centre’s Impact Part 2: Stories from our service users
Distress Centre has responded to over 38,000 crisis calls, chats, texts and emails so far in 2019 (as of June 30th). Here are two stories highlighting the skill and compassion […]
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Indigenous people in need of support can contact 211 to connect to services
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. At Distress Centre, we […]
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