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Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe – all at no cost. For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta, ensuring everyone has a place to turn in times of crisis.

09/06/2026

A little rain can't dampen our Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

This year’s tapestry theme was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when we come together. Each thread brings something unique, and when they connect, they create something even stronger and brighter.

For the third year, we were proud to march alongside TransAlta , celebrating the power of our connection. When organizations, partners, friends and family come together in support of kindness, caring, and connection, we help build a community where people feel seen, supported, and welcome.

Thank you to TransAlta for walking proudly alongside us again this year, and to everyone who came out in spite of the rain to celebrate, connect, and add their own threads to the tapestry of our community.

Calgary Pride

09/04/2026

We've just launched our refreshed website! The same trusted information and services, with a new look and feel.

Visit us at distresscentre.com.

09/01/2026

Got bottles to return? Let them do some good. ♻️💙

With SkipTheDepot, it's easy to recycle your bottles and support your community at the same time.

Simply use the code DONATEDISTRESSCENTRE at checkout, and 100% of your refund will help ensure that no one has to face crisis alone. Your donation helps people find a caring connection, whether that's through a single conversation, counselling support, or help taking the next step forward.

https://app.skipthedepot.com/distresscentre

08/31/2026

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and think of everyone who has been affected by substance use, whether personally or through someone they love.

This year's theme is 25 Years On. Still Needed. It's a strong reminder that overdose continues to touch communities across the world, and that compassion, understanding, and support matter. By reducing stigma and helping people connect with services, we can make it easier for people to reach out when they need help.

If you or someone you care about needs support, 211 Alberta can connect you with mental health, addiction, housing, and other community services. Call 2-1-1, text INFO to 211, or visit ab.211.ca.

08/28/2026

Last week, we gathered on a beautiful sunny day in Riley Park for a cultural potluck hosted by our DEIA committee. ☀️

Staff, volunteers and their family members came together to share food, stories and games: a little taste of the diverse cultures that make our workplace so special.

From homemade favourites to dishes tried for the first time, it was an afternoon filled with connections, laughter and learning new things about each other.

Thanks to our DEIA committee for planning the event, and to everyone who brought a dish, shared a story, or simply joined in. We’re grateful for the many traditions and experiences that make our team and community what it is!

08/26/2026

We extend our sincere condolences to Jim Moore's family, friends, colleagues, and everyone in the community who is affected by his passing.

Jim dedicated himself to creating pathways for people experiencing addiction, homelessness, and difficult moments in their lives. His work was grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, compassion and the opportunity to rebuild.

Jim made a lasting mark on Calgary and so many people within it. His legacy endures through the people he helped, the relationships he built, and the belief in recovery that he carried in his work.

08/24/2026

We’re so excited to be walking alongside TransAlta at Pride for the third year! 🏳️‍🌈

Over the past three years, our partnership has been an opportunity to learn from one another, build connections, and come together around our shared values of inclusion, community wellbeing, and respectful community engagement.

We’re proud to show up together in celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the importance of creating a Calgary where everyone feels welcome, valued, and connected.

We can’t wait to celebrate Pride together. See you there!

Calgary Pride

08/12/2026

This International Youth Day, we’re reflecting on the power of connection.

Across the world, young people are facing shared and complex challenges that can affect their sense of well-being and belonging, and hope for the future. Their voices need be heard, and their experiences should help shape how we respond.

One way we can support young people is by creating spaces where they can talk with people close to their age, who get it. When someone is struggling, knowing they’re not alone can make all the difference.

That's why ConnecTeen is here in Calgary. Peer support is available for youth who need someone to listen. Call or text 24 hours a day: 403-266-4357
Learn more at https://calgaryconnecteen.com/

08/05/2026

Meet Tiffany, one of our 24-Hour Crisis Line responders.

Tiffany first joined Distress Centre Calgary while studying psychology, looking for a way to take her passion for mental health into real conversations.

Combined with her study and training, her experience on the crisis line has reinforced for her that support is not about having all the answers. More often, it’s about listening without judgment.

Tiffany remembers conversations with callers who reached out feeling overwhelmed and, after talking things through, felt some relief. They remind Tiffany of how powerful it is to just be heard.

She continues to bring empathy and care to every conversation. We’re so grateful that she’s a part of our community.

If Tiffany’s story inspires you, learn more about volunteering at distresscentre.com/volunteer.

07/30/2026

Our hearts are with Parker's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
For many in our community, today's news will be difficult to process. If you need someone to talk to, Distress Centre Calgary is here 24/7 by phone, text and chat. Call or text 403-266-4357, or chat at distresscentre.com.

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Suite 500, 999 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2R1J5

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+14032661601

Website

http://www.distresscentre.com/

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