Calgary Distress Centre

• Hundreds of calls diverted from 911 to other community supports as part of Calgary pilot

  During the first four months of the pilot that started on Feb. 1, 248 non-urgent calls were diverted, allowing police to respond to more life-threatening and/or criminal calls.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2022
  
• Mom of former NHL player speaks out about suicidal plans in effort to help Distress Centre Calgary

  Distress Centre Calgary has launched a new campaign looking for more donations as suicide related calls have gone up by nearly 70 per cent. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has more from one Calgary woman who says the 24/7 line saved her life.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
  
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• City sees spike in crisis calls amid COVID-19 pandemic: Calgary Distress Centre

  The Calgary Distress Centre said it has received more than 5,500 crisis contacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic since Jan. 26.

  Health

  May 7, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Calgary mental health services want you to reach out, be self-compassionate

  It can feel overwhelming, living in the time of COVID-19, but mental health services in Calgary want you to know that help is available.

  Features

  Apr 21, 2020
• ‘The need is great’: Calgary’s demand for assistance to pay utility bills grows

  A growing number of Albertans need help to pay their utility bills. Now that a provincial winter moratorium has been lifted, customers are starting to get disconnection notices.

  Economy

  May 11, 2019
• Calgarians lace up to ‘Outrun the Stigma’ around Bow River

  The walk and run kicked off at Eau Claire Market to raise awareness and money for the Calgary Distress Centre.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2018
• Calgary police to host support session in wake of Las Vegas shooting

  The Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Unit, Calgary Distress Centre, Alberta Health Services Mobile Response Team and victim assistance teams from Okotoks and Airdrie will co-host the session Friday, Oct. 13.

  Health

  Oct 11, 2017