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What Is 211 & What Does It Help With

WEB211 Alberta’s vision is to have a comprehensive Information and Referral system that’s accessible to all Albertans. By dialling 211, you can access information on …

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How the very busy Karen, from Stresscase, builds self-care into her …

WEBStresscase self-care kits are curated to help the receiver reduce stress and most importantly, to encourage them to build a self-care routine. Karen and her daughter …

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Crisis Services in Calgary & Southern AB Distress Centre

WEBOur team at Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides a variety of services, including 24-hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support, and navigation and referrals …

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10 Reasons Mental Health Matters Distress Centre

WEBIn 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 …

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5 steps to help someone in distress

WEBBeing quiet and allowing them time to think as well as talk. Listen without judgement. Validate and normalize the feelings they are experiencing. It take a lot of …

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Taking PRIDE in your mental health

WEBAccording to Centre for Suicide Prevention, survey data and studies show that LGB youth are at a higher risk of poor mental health including suicidal ideation and …

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Creating a safety plan for suicidal thoughts and self-harm

WEBAt Distress Centre, we create safety plans with our service users every day. A safety plan can be an effective tool to help mitigate self-harm and suicidal behaviours. …

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211 Calgary Distress Centre

WEBFree, Confidential, 24/7 Support. Contact 211 to gain access to a broad network of community, social, health, and government services. Your call, text, or chat will be …

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What to Say to Someone Who Is Suicidal Distress Centre

WEBIf you know someone who is in crisis, it can be helpful to have a list of resources you can share with them. Here are some resources you may want to consider …

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Volunteer Opportunities in Calgary Distress Centre

WEBOpportunities 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 …

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Crisis Counselling in Calgary Distress Centre

WEBCounselling is not a 24-hour service. Our counsellors are regulated professionals with the Alberta College of Social Workers or the College of Alberta Psychologists. If you’re …

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50 Stories for 50 Years: Exploring the history of Distress Centre

WEBWelcome to 50 stories for 50 years, the history of Distress Centre Calgary from 1969 to the present. My name is Donna Crawford, and I am a volunteer who has …

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Diane Jones Konihowski C.M. retires after eight years at Distress

WEBDiane Jones Konihowski, Director of Fund Development and Communications, is retiring after eight and half years at Distress Centre. Diane joined …

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Make the Right Call: Contact 211, not 911, for non-emergency …

WEBCalgary, February 11, 2018 - 211 Alberta, the number to call to connect to government, community, health and social services, has released its 2017 statistics. The numbers …

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Partners Calgary Distress Centre

WEBAt Distress Centre, we know the role our valued partners play in providing the Calgary and Southern Alberta community with compassionate, accessible, and comprehensive crisis …

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Helpful tips for winter self-care

WEBUnfortunately, life and responsibilities must continue even in the dead of winter. Help prevent both stress and lethargy by keeping a consistent routine in place. …

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Distress Centre launches 24 hour crisis chat and text

WEBText 403-266-4357 to speak with a volunteer or chat online through the chat portal below (and at the top of every page). Phone support also remains available 24/7, …

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24-Hour Crisis Support in Calgary & Southern Alberta

WEBYouth can contact ConnecTeen 24/7 by phone, chat or text. ConnecTeen offers daily peer support hours – you can talk with a youth peer volunteer who is close in age and better …

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