Image: From a 1972 newspaper. Read – 50 Stories Part 4 At the end of 1971, the Drug Information Centre (DIC) continued at its original location, operating 24/7. Education, crisis […]
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Self-care tips from crisis line volunteers
Self-care is any activity that we intentionally do in order to take care of our physical, mental and emotional health. Practicing self-care helps you avoid burn out, […]
50 Stories Part 4: Rocky Mountain High(lights)
Read – 50 Stories Part 3 While smoking dope and ‘finding themselves,’ Canadian youth were crossing the country in large numbers during the late 1960s and early 70s. It was […]
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50 Stories Part 3: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll
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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