Distress Centre’s journey to accreditation with the American Association of Suicidology Distress Centre received accreditation from the American Association of Suicidology on February 3, 2021. Guest post by: Mike Velthuis […]
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February 2021 Update: Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
February 2021 Update: Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic As we near the second year of our pandemic response, Distress Centre continues to support Calgarians by providing 24 hour […]
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Q4 2020 Update from our Executive Director, Jerilyn Dressler
Q4 2020 Update from our Executive Director, Jerilyn Dressler See this update as a video! Hello everyone, and Happy New Year. I hope you had some time over the holidays […]
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Donate through Birdies for Kids and have your donation matched up to 50%!
Donate through Birdies for Kids and have your donation matched up to 50%! We are excited to announce that we have been selected to be a part of Shaw Birdies […]
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January 2021 Update: Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
January 2021 Update: Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic January 26, 2021 marks one year since Distress Centre’s first documented COVID-19 related contact. “Distress Centre staff and volunteers faced 2020 with […]
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Personalized self-care plans
For many of us, the last few years have been difficult. A strong self-care practice is an important piece in maintaining your mental health. Here are some ideas on creating […]
Looking back on 2020: An eventful year for Distress Centre
Looking back on 2020: An eventful year for Distress Centre Image: Our 2020 staff and volunteer photo, taken in December. Like the rest of the world, 2020 was one of […]
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50 Stories Part 50: Volunteers are Everywhere
50 Stories Part 50: Volunteers are Everywhere Image: ConnecTeen volunteers (Amy Li on the right) at the 2014 Calgary Hitmen game in support of ConnecTeen. Read – 50 Stories Part […]
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December Update: Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
December Update: Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Distress Centre continues to support Calgarians by providing 24 hour crisis and 211 phone support, daily chat and ConnecTeen text support. […]
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211 celebrates 15 years in Calgary!
211 celebrates 15 years in Calgary! Image: A celebratory cake baked for the 2016 211 launch in Red Deer County. We’re celebrating 15 years of 211 Calgary! 211 launched in […]
