Distress Centre Calgary
Suite 500, 999 8th Street SW T2R1J5 Calgary, AB, Canada

Distress Centre enters the new millennium! In 2000 we officially shortened our name to Distress Centre, and made the move to Suite 300, 1010 8th Ave SW, a location we only left in February of this year. A new Men's Line, previously called the Men's Domestic Conflict Line began responding to men experiencing a wider range of issues than domestic violence. Barb Litchinsky was our Executive Director as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary. Tagline: Helping People In Crisis In 2...000 we had: - $1,175,000 in funding - 135 Volunteers - 47,000 calls and 4600 counselling sessions, as well as public education and other outreach services See the video below for an idea of what answering the call for help sounded like in the 2000s. 50 Stories on the 2000s: https://www.distresscentre.com//50-stories-part-32-social/ https://www.distresscentre.com//50-stories-part-34-why-we/ https://www.distresscentre.com//50-stories-part-37-just-t/

It's normal if you're a Canadian feeling stressed about the US election today. The outcome affects us too. Don't let anyone invalidate what you're feeling.

We've signed up with SkipTheDepot! SkipTheDepot will collect your bottles and cans from your house, bring them to the depot and then donate the returns to Distress Centre: https://app.skipthedepot.com/distresscentre

November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It is a time to increase awareness of the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family v...iolence and build healthier relationships in our communities. Call the Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818 to get help anonymously in more than 170 languages. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-month.aspx

TW: Suicide Every second counts when you’re in crisis. That’s why we’re always here to listen.... In 2019, we received more suicide-related contacts than ever. See our 2019 Report to the Community: https://2019.distresscentrear.com/ Select "Skip Video" in the top right to go straight to the report.

Happy Halloween! Today is the last day to complete your run or walk for Outrun the Stigma! Have you finished yours yet? How did it go? Couldn't participate this year? Donate to the DC Volunteer Team to show your support! https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx Photo: The Distress Centre team at Outrun the Stigma 2019.

ICYMI: 50 Stories Part 33: In part 33 of our series, we're looking at fundraising and moving in the 2000s. Running a 24 hour operation certainly brings unique challenges! Read more: https://www.distresscentre.com//50-stories-part-33-moving/

Our October newsletter is out now. Check it out to stay updated on everything happening at Distress Centre.

Thank You Thursday: Gibson Energy continues to support Distress Centre and mental health. Just recently they gave a very generous donation to Distress Centre through the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation. Thank you Gibson Energy! Photo: Chair, Mike Colborne presented the cheque to Roxanne Cote, Resource Development Manager.

October Update: Distress Centre's response to the COVID-19 pandemic We have experienced a concerning increase in suicide-related contacts since the pandemic began, and in September specifically we saw a 69% increase in suicide-related contacts compared to September 2019. Read the full update:

50 Stories Part 42: In this story, we look at our counselling from 2010 to today. COVID-19 had a big effect on our counselling program, requiring us to move to phone and video counselling. Learn more about how we've adapted:

We're hiring a part-time term position: CAA/211 Housing Strategist at SORCe. See the full posting: https://www.distresscentre.com//Housing-Strategist-Term-Co

Knowing the signs of suicide is the first step to helping someone who is having thoughts of suicide. Read this guide from Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm our Darkness into Light Calgary partner, on the signs of suicide and what to do if someone you love is exhibiting them: https://www.pieta.ie/how-we-can-help/know-the-signs/ Distress Centre is here for you. Call us 24/7 at 403-266-4537 or chat online at distresscentre.com

Distress Centre is honoured to have been selected as the recipient charity for Calgary! #FuelWhatMatters