Meet Stacey, one of our passionate and dedicated board members at Distress Centre Calgary! Stacey’s journey with DCC began two years ago when he was inspired by the impact our […]
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Meet Stacey, one of our passionate and dedicated board members at Distress Centre Calgary! Stacey’s journey with DCC began two years ago when he was inspired by the impact our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you have bottles to recycle following the holiday season? Donate them to Distress Centre through SkipTheDepot! Simply schedule a pick-up and SkipTheDepot will come to your home, pick up […]
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David Kirby, our Clinical Services Manager, has achieved a remarkable milestone – 20 years of service as a member of our staff at Distress Centre Calgary. But David’s journey at […]
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Due to the Canada Post strike, some of our mailings may be delayed, which could impact the vital funds we rely on during our annual giving campaign. We’ve been sharing […]
Did you know about our Housing and Communications Hub? It’s a space where Calgary’s most vulnerable can access technology and assistance to support their housing, health, and wellness goals. Many facing […]
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As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, Christine, one of the responders on the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, had this to say: “If you or your loved […]
Meet Jiao, one of our ConnecTeen volunteers! Jiao began volunteering during the pandemic, seeking a meaningful way to use her free time and make an impact on her community. We […]
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, Distress Centre Calgary would like to honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta Districts 5 and 6. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
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