A Community-Focused Effort
At Distress Centre, we know the role our valued partners play in providing the Calgary and Southern Alberta community with compassionate, accessible, and comprehensive crisis support services.
We want to take this opportunity to recognize all of our partners who make this all possible. Donate now to start making a difference in the community.
Our Impact Funders
Community Partners
- Alberta Health Services Mobile Response Team (MRT)
- Alpha House Society HELP Team
- Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority – Southern Alberta Child Intervention Services (SACIS)
- Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA)
- Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
- Calgary Police Service and Calgary 911
- CUPS Calgary Society
- Red Deer Social Diversion Team
- Rise Calgary
- The Alex Community Health Centre Community Mobile Crisis Response
- Wood’s Homes – Eastside Community Mental Health Services
Partner Agencies
In addition to our 24-hour crisis and 211 lines, we also answer the following:
- 403-Seniors – The Way In
- Abuse Helpline
- Bullying Helpline
- Family Violence Information Line
- SeniorConnect – Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Coordinated Entry Partners
- Alberta Health Services – Urgent Mental Health and Adult Addiction Services – Crossroads Partner
- Alberta Justice – Probation
- Calgary Police Service – Restorative Justice
- The Alex – Street Team
- The DI–Victim Services and Shelter Diversion
Program Partners
- ENMAX—is a long-time supporter of our volunteer program and the Basic Needs Fund, which provides emergency financial support to families and individuals.
- RBC—is a long-time funder of our ConnecTeen program, providing 25/7 crisis support and daily peer support to youth.
Major Donors
- Acera Insurance
- AD Cheng Foundation
- Alberta Law Foundation
- ARC Resources Ltd.
- Calgary Children’s Foundation
- Calgary Chamber of Commerce
- Calgary Foundation
- Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation
- Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS)
- CNOOC International
- Cushman & Wakefield LePage Inc.
- Darkness Into Light
- Dollar A Day Foundation
- ENMAX Corporation
- Flaman Foundation
- Government of Alberta
- Government of Canada
- Husky Community Emergency Fund at Calgary Foundation
- iA Financial Group
- LAN Solutions Corp
- New West Freightliner Inc.
- Nickle Family Foundation
- Peter & Janice MacKinnon
- POD Marketing Inc.
- RBC Foundation
- Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown
- TC Energy
- Telus Friendly Future Foundation
- TransAlta Corporation
- The Lecky Foundation
- Ward Tirecraft Group
- William S. Herron Family Charitable Foundation
- Wilson Family Fund for Adolescent Wellness
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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we want you to know that your donation is currently supporting someone in crisis. thank you for your contributions.
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Email: info@distresscentre.com24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-4357
Main Office: 403-266-1601
Youth Program Office: 403-264-8337
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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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