24-hour Main Crisis & Addictions Line (403)266-1605
Anyone from any walk of life can find themselves in crisis
The Distress Centre is Calgary’s leader in crisis support,
information and referral services
Our professional staff and highly trained volunteers work together to provide progressive
and innovative crisis telephone services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all Calgarians
regardless of language, ethnicity or financial situation. Professional no fee face-to-face counselling
is also available to assist people in stabilizing and where possible resolving the crisis situation.
Connecting you to the best community and social services in Calgary
Calgary has a wealth of resources available but many people are unable to find them or
are unaware of specialized services that would apply to them. Through our crisis lines, crisis
counselling, public education and website, we work to make this information easily accessible.
Our 211 phone number, in partnership with the United Way of Calgary and Area and the City of Calgary, provides
a universal point of access to these resources in an easy-to-remember 3 digit number.
The Distress Centre, in partnership with Calgary OutLink - Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
is offering the 1-877-OUT IS OK phone line. This line provides 24 hour support, information and referral to members
of the GLBTQ community, their family, and their friends. Peer support is provided during select hours of the day. If
you would be interested in volunteering for this line, please contact the Distress Centre.
All Distress Centre services are free of charge to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.