Community-Driven Support
Community fundraising plays a pivotal role in supporting local causes and empowering communities to make a difference. At Distress Centre Calgary, we recognize the immense value that comes from this collective effort.
Community fundraising supports local causes, fosters unity, creates positive change, encourages generosity, and empowers communities to make a difference.
Events
We are fortunate to be the recipient of funds raised at community events. View our Event Calendar to see what’s coming up and have a great time while supporting Distress Centre.
May 10
Darkness Into Light Calgary 2025
Darkness Into Light Calgary has supported and raised over $79,500 for those struggling in our community for over 10 years. Step into the light with us on May 10th, Saturday, [...]
May 25
Support DCC in the upcoming Calgary Marathon
We’re thrilled to be an official charity partner of the Calgary Marathon on May 25, 2025 once again! Lace up your running shoes and go the distance for Distress Centre [...]Read More... from Support DCC in the upcoming Calgary Marathon
May 30
Listen Up Calgary 2025
Get your tickets to Listen Up Calgary on May 30, Friday, at Dickens in support of Distress Centre Calgary! This year, we have an incredible array of silent auction items, [...]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.
Check Out Our Blog
Explore what’s new in the community and important updates from Distress Centre.
From Overwhelmed to Supported: The Reality of Crisis Intervention
Life is full of ups and downs, but sometimes an event can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. This is what we call a crisis. It is not just stress, an [...]Read More... from From Overwhelmed to Supported: The Reality of Crisis Intervention
READMeet Crystal: 15 Years at DCC!
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 [...]Read More... from Meet Crystal: 15 Years at DCC!
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Donor Spotlight: The City of Calgary
A $243,690 grant from Alberta Law Foundation supports Distress Centre Calgary's Justice System Initiative, helping Calgarians overcome critical legal barriers. [...]Read More... from Donor Spotlight: The City of Calgary
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211 Celebrates 20 Years in Calgary
211 is celebrating an exciting milestone in 2025: For 20 years, 211 has been a trusted lifeline in Calgary, helping individuals and families connect to essential resources with confidence. In [...]Read More... from 211 Celebrates 20 Years in Calgary
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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 [...]Read More... from Why Talking About Mental Health Matters: Bell Let’s Talk Day
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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 [...]Read More... from Highlights from 2024: What we Achieved Together
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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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