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.