Meet Stacey, one of our passionate and dedicated board members at Distress Centre Calgary! Stacey’s journey with DCC began two years ago when he was inspired by the impact our […]
Board Member Spotlight: Stacey
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Volunteer Spotlight: Stephen
Meet Stephen, a volunteer on our 24-Hour Crisis Line! Stephen’s path to volunteering was deeply personal. Having experienced his own moments of crisis, he understands the transformative impact of having […]
Why Talking About Mental Health Matters: Bell Let’s Talk Day
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day! A day to encourage conversation around the still stigmatized topic of mental health. For Bell Let’s Talk Day, we asked our trained responders and […]
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Highlights from 2024: What we Achieved Together
Photo: Members of the DCC team at the United Way Kick-Off in September. As we look back on 2024, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the people who make our work […]
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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 […]
Managing anxiety, loneliness, and addiction during Stampede
Stampede is in full swing here in Calgary. With its vibrant atmosphere, large crowds, and emphasis on celebrating, it can be overwhelming and triggering for many. We asked our counselling […]
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Seven Autumn Self-Care Tips
– As autumn’s crisp air ushers in a season of change, it’s the perfect time to embark on a journey of self-care. With its vibrant colors and cozy atmosphere, autumn […]
Celebrating 40 Years of ConnecTeen
Past and present Teen Line/ConnecTeen volunteers and staff at ConnecTeen 40th Anniversary celebration. Distress Centre recently celebrated an exciting milestone – ConnecTeen’s 40th Anniversary. ConnecTeen is Distress Centre Calgary’s peer support line. Known initially as […]
World Suicide Prevention Day – We need to talk about youth and suicide
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Young people face significant internal and external stressors, including the social, physiological and neurological changes they experience during the awkward and transitional teen years. Following […]
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Taking PRIDE in your mental health
While we’ve seen much progress for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and general attitudes toward the queer community in the past few decades, recent backlash and politically charged vitriol in our communities and […]
