Volunteer Spotlight: Elissa Crisis line volunteer Elissa* is no stranger to dealing with life’s hardships. She endured years of struggle and overcame many challenges before finding her way to Distress […]
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Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Li
Volunteer Spotlight: Mark Li Mark Li began his volunteering journey at Distress Centre in October 2020, when he made a strong first impression on our Training Coordinator, Trevor. “Mark shocked […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine Peters
Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine Peters “Being part of Distress Centre has enriched me as a person and a social worker. It has given me the tools to better understand and apply […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Romit Panesar
Volunteer Spotlight: Romit Panesar Some people know from early in their lives what they have passion for. The vast majority however, discover which areas interest them through experience and exploration. […]
50 Stories Part 23: That’s Dedication – Glenda Nyberg, Volunteer from 1983 to 2002
Image: Glenda Nyberg in her home in 2018. Read – 50 Stories Part 22 From the beginning, volunteers have been the backbone of Distress Centre’s service to the community. One […]
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50 Stories Part 21: Saving a life – Judy’s story
Read – 50 Stories Part 20 Client confidentiality has always been foundational to Distress Centre’s work. Occasionally callers or counselling clients choose to make their stories public, to increase awareness […]
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Donor Spotlight: Simryn and Praveen Thind
Guest Post: Simryn Thind Mental health is often a topic that is neglected or not prioritized, when it should in fact, be at the top of our list in order […]
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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How the very busy Karen, from Stresscase, builds self-care into her day
Karen Pickles first called Distress Centre’s crisis line six years ago. As a single mother of two children and caregiver to someone with severe mental health issues, she found herself […]
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Why Distress Centre Matters: “Calling this line helps me feel less isolated.”
“Distress Centre, Gwen speaking.” “Hello, my name is Mary*,” said a soft voice on the other end of the line. “I’m having a hard day.” “I’m sorry to hear that,” […]
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