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Centre Calgary
There are various ways to donate to Distress Centre Calgary, and we appreciate your contribution. Please select the appropriate option below to ensure that your donation is accurately reflected for tax purposes. If you have any questions regarding your donation, contact us at donate@distresscentre.com.
If you’re interested in discussing donating gifts of securities, estate planning or legacy gifts, in-kind donations, or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us via donate@distresscentre.com.
We thank you for choosing Distress Centre Calgary as your charity of choice, and we appreciate your support in helping us provide critical services to those in need.
Give a Personal Donation
You can make an individual personal donation to Distress Centre Calgary to provide 24/7 crisis support to youth, adults, and families in need. Donate once, monthly or in memory/honour of someone.
Give Monthly
Monthly donations can make a significant impact over time. By setting up a recurring monthly donation, you can make a difference in the lives of Calgarians and Southern Albertans throughout the year.
Give a Corporate Donation
Donate on behalf of your corporation and show your organizational commitment to mental well-being.
Give on Behalf of a Group
When you give on behalf of a group, whether it’s your family, friends, colleagues, or community organization, you come together to support a cause that matters to all of you.
Contribute Sales Revenue
Donate proceeds from the sales of a product or service back into the community.
Donate to a Community Fundraiser
Make a personal donation to a local community fundraiser.
Host a Fundraiser
Host your own community fundraiser with proceeds going to Distress Centre.
More Ways to Give Back
In addition to traditional monetary donations, there are various other ways to support Distress Centre Calgary.
Opportunities to Help
Our volunteer opportunities allow you to provide support in various ways, including over the phone and via chat, text, or email. We also provide extensive practical and ongoing training.
As Calgary’s only 24-hour crisis agency, we are often the first point of contact for those seeking help. Make a career out of making a difference!
Distress Centre is committed to furthering the field of social work, and we view practicum students as a great asset to our team. Practicum opportunities exist year-round within the Crisis Line Program and Counselling Program, along with other opportunities.
Check Out Our Blog
Explore what’s new in the community and important updates from Distress Centre.
Partnering to support unhoused individuals through winter
The arrival of spring signals the end of the winter season of the Coordinated Community Extreme Weather Response (CCEWR). For Distress Centre, that means wrapping up our Coordinated Entry work [...]Read More... from Partnering to support unhoused individuals through winter
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Meet some of the amazing social workers at DC
March is Social Work Month, the perfect time to spotlight some of the incredible social workers at DC who work in a variety of roles serving individuals and the community. [...]Read More... from Meet some of the amazing social workers at DC
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What Is Community Service, What Are the Benefits, & How Can I Contribute?
Community service, in essence, is work that benefits your community, often done without compensation. Engaging in community service not only helps those in need but also fosters a sense of fulfillment and connection within the community. [...]Read More... from What Is Community Service, What Are the Benefits, & How Can I Contribute?
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How to Cope with Crippling Anxiety & When to Seek Help
Everyone can experience anxiety differently, but some strategies that may help include mindfulness, meditation, physical exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, and breathing exercises. If you’re experiencing debilitating panic attacks, finding yourself using substances to cope, or having thoughts of self-harm, it’s time to seek support. [...]Read More... from How to Cope with Crippling Anxiety & When to Seek Help
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Why Is Volunteering Important?
Volunteering can be a crucial element of nonprofit organizations that offer essential services in your community, catalyzing positive change, helping those with nowhere else to turn, and offering a plethora of personal and professional benefits for volunteers [...]Read More... from Why Is Volunteering Important?
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10 Types of Grief Explained
There are many different forms of grief. Some of the most common types include: Normal grief Anticipatory grief Complicated grief Disenfranchised grief Collective grief Ambiguous grief Absent grief Secondary grief Cumulative grief Traumatic grief [...]Read More... from 10 Types of Grief Explained
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Email: info@distresscentre.com24-Hour Crisis Line: 403-266-4357
Main Office: 403-266-1601
Youth Program Office: 403-264-8337
Calgary, AB T2R 1J5 | View Map
Charitable Registration Number:
107021024RR0001
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, Distress Centre Calgary would like to honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
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