What’s New with Events
We’re always looking to be involved in the community, and you can keep up with our event calendar!
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, [...]
June 19
Drive for Distress Charity Golf Tournament
We are excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Drive For Distress Charity Golf Tournament in support of Distress Centre Calgary is taking place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Elbow Springs [...]Read More... from Drive for Distress Charity Golf Tournament
August 31
Rogers Birdies for Kids Presented by Altalink
Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by Altalink is on! Increase your impact for youth in our community by donating and having it matched up to 50%! Your donation through Birdies [...]Read More... from Rogers Birdies for Kids Presented by Altalink
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.
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Explore what’s new in the community and important updates from Distress Centre.
You Made a Difference: Q1 Impact Report
As we reflect on the first quarter of the year, one thing is clear—none of this would be possible without you. Thanks to your generosity, dedication, and belief in our [...]Read More... from You Made a Difference: Q1 Impact Report
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kyra
Meet Kyra, a volunteer on our 24-Hour Crisis Line! After facing her own mental health challenges, Kyra was inspired to join our volunteer team seven months ago to ensure no [...]Read More... from Volunteer Spotlight: Kyra
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Volunteer Spotlight: Tania
Meet Tania, a volunteer-in-training for our 24-Hour Crisis Line! Before anyone takes soloshifts on Distress Centre Calgary’s crisis line, they receive extensive classroom and onlineself-paced training, to ensure they are [...]Read More... from Volunteer Spotlight: Tania
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The Power of Volunteers: Changing Lives, One Call at a Time
Every day, people in crisis reach out to Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) looking for support, reassurance, and a compassionate ear. Behind most answered calls, texts, and chats is a dedicated [...]Read More... from The Power of Volunteers: Changing Lives, One Call at a Time
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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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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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