A Community-Focused Effort
At Distress Centre, we know the role our valued partners play in providing the Calgary and Southern Alberta community with compassionate, accessible, and comprehensive crisis support services.
We want to take this opportunity to recognize all of our partners who make this all possible. Donate now to start making a difference in the community.
Our Impact Funders
Community Partners
- Calgary Alpha House Society
- Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse Calgary Counselling Centre
- Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
- Calgary Police Service & Calgary 911
- Carya Calgary
- 211 Alberta: Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Region and United Way Alberta Capital Region
- Basic Needs Fund Collaborative: CUPS Calgary, Rise Calgary
- BENCH Project: Building Equitable Newcomer Crisis Help: The Immigrant Education Society, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, Centre For Newcomers
- Kindred Connections Society
- University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work
- Wood’s Homes
- YW Calgary
- Community Corrections – Probation
- The Alex
- CUPS Calgary
- Journey Church
- New Urban Registry
- Trellis Society
- Immigrant Services Calgary
- Calgary Food Bank
- Animal Rescue Foundation
- HomeFront Calgary
- Calgary Legal Guidance
- Aboriginal Friendship Centre
- Government of Alberta Navigation Centre
- Elizabeth Fry Society
- Calgary Drop-In Centre
In addition to our 24-hour crisis and 211 lines, we also answer the following:
- 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
- SeniorConnect – Calgary Senior’s Resource Society
- 403-SENIORS – The Way In Network
- Bullying Helpline
- Family Violence Information Line
- Abuse Helpline
- Calgary And Area Child And Family Services Authority – Child Intervention Intake And Response Team (CIIRT)
SORCe Calgary
Our Coordinated Entry Program works out of the location of SORCe. SORCe is a multi-agency collaborative that connects people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to programs and services that can help to address the barriers to stable housing
Major Donors
- Alberta Law Foundation
- ATB Financial
- Calgary Flames Foundation
- Cenovus Energy Community Emergency Fund
- Dollar A Day Foundation
- ENMAX Corporation
- Frank J. Flaman Foundation
- Government of Canada
- iA Financial Group – Industrial Alliance
- John Kousinioris
- Nickle Family Foundation
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
- POD Marketing Inc.
- RBC Foundation
- Rogers Charity Classic
- Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown
- The Lecky Foundation
- The Tenaquip Foundation
- W. Brett Wilson Family Fund for Adolescent Wellness
- Ward Tirecraft Group
- Wascana Energy 2001 Ltd.
- William S. Herron Family Charitable Foundation
Opportunities to Help
Our volunteer opportunities allow you to provide support in various ways, including over the phone and via chat, text, or email. We also provide extensive practical and ongoing training.
As Calgary’s only 24-hour crisis agency, we are often the first point of contact for those seeking help. Make a career out of making a difference!
Distress Centre is committed to furthering the field of social work, and we view practicum students as a great asset to our team. Practicum opportunities exist year-round within the Crisis Line Program and Counselling Program, along with other opportunities.
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Board Member Spotlight: Stacey
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Volunteer Spotlight: Stephen
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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 [...]Read More... from You Made a Difference: Q1 Impact Report
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we want you to know that your donation is currently supporting someone in crisis. thank you for your contributions.
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Email: info@distresscentre.com24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-4357
Main Office: 403-266-1601
Youth Program Office: 403-264-8337
Calgary, AB T2R 1J5 | View Map
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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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