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Geroge*, an elderly man, was shadowed by depression that followed him everywhere, no matter how far he tried to outrun it. George learned early in life hiding in isolation would shield him against pain, a strategy […]
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Mei*, a devoted mother, was shattered when she learned her young daughter had been sexually assaulted. In an instant, her world turned upside down. She felt powerless, unsure how to navigate the complex […]
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Late one night, a highschooler named Mato* sat on the edge of his bed, with his head hung low. His anxiety felt heavy—like a weight he could never set down. Even the medication meant to help had not […]
When Distress Centre Calgary first opened its doors in 1970, it was not the large, multi-service crisis organization it is today. It was a small room, a handful of volunteers, […]
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For more than a decade, SORCe has been a place where people experiencing or at risk of homelessness could walk in, be welcomed without judgment, and receive the support they […]
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Thanks to supporters like you, teens like Ava* have someone to turn to when they feel alone. Teens often find the most comfort in one another, as they know other teens understand what it feels like […]
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As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of how powerful human connection can be. Because of people like you, Distress Centre Calgary remains a place where anyone can find understanding, compassion, and hope, day or night, every day […]
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Aditya* had just left his doctor’s office, clutching a handful of notes and referrals that were meant to help with his mental health, but only left him feeling heavier than […]
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This fall, more than 39,000 contacts were made across all our programs, a clear sign of the growing need for support as we approach the holiday season. Because of you, […]
Talking about suicide is never easy, and because it’s so difficult, myths and misunderstandings have taken hold. These myths can feel convincing on the surface, but they are harmful. They […]
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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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