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 […]
Category: Staff
David Kirby celebrates 20 years at Distress Centre Calgary
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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Interview with Christine, a veteran and 988 responder, on the unique issues veterans face
As Remembrance Day approaches, we honour the courage and sacrifices of those who have served. But beyond the ceremonies and moments of silence, it’s important to recognize the ongoing mental […]
2023 Annual Report
Redefining distress since 1970. Our services help to mitigate, prevent, reduce and relieve distress for 144,663 connections in 2023, no matter how it’s defined. We’re excited to share our 2023 […]
Partnering to support unhoused individuals through winter
The arrival of spring signals the end of the winter season of the Coordinated Community Extreme Weather Response (CCEWR). For Distress Centre, that means wrapping up our Coordinated Entry work […]
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Meet some of the amazing social workers at DC
March is Social Work Month, the perfect time to spotlight some of the incredible social workers at DC who work in a variety of roles serving individuals and the community. […]
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2023 in review
Before we dive completely into the new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on 2023. In 2023, we responded to over 144,000 contacts, including: At the heart of these […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Altamish
While fleeting thoughts about suicide can cross anyone’s mind, more frequent or persistent thoughts may be cause for concern. It’s vital to acknowledge suicidal thoughts and take action, as they can indicate significant emotional distress and the need for support. […]
Summer Self-Care
Summer Self-Care July 24th is International Self-Care Day, a day to nurture yourself and respect your needs. Any activity we intentionally do to care for our physical, mental, and emotional […]
SORCe celebrates it’s 10 year anniversary!
SORCe is ten years old! SORCe (Safe Communities Opportunity and Resource Centre) opened its doors on June 18th, 2013, with the goal of creating one location where multiple agencies work […]
