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Book Launch Event: A Quiet Strong Voice | May 15 2012
Lee Horbachewski, also known as SimpLee Serene, is an author, speaker, coach and advocate for mental illness and suicide prevention. In 2004, Lee made a call to the 24 Hour Crisis line provided by Distress Centre, that saved her life. Read More »

You're Invited: Twitter Panel - Mental Health Week | Apr 10 2012
You are invited to participate in a Twitter Discussion during Mental Health Week 2012 May 7-13, 2012. To raise awareness about mental health issues and promote mental wellness in our community, we* are hosting a speaker series on Twitter over the lunch hour Monday to Friday during this week, called My Mental Health 2012. Read More »

LIVE Summer Intensive Program | Apr 03 2012
Have you always wanted to volunteer on the crisis lines, but haven't been able to make a full year commitment? Well here is your chance to do a condensed version. Gain unparalleled experience, learn valuable skills, and make a real difference by helping others. Read More »

Your Face in the Crowd Winner | Mar 12 2012
Distress Centre wishes to send a huge thank you to all who came out in support of ConnecTeen at last night's Hitmen hockey game. What a crowd! Did you have your picture taken for entry in the Your Face in the Crowd prize draw? The winning picture is posted on www.CalgaryConnecTeen.com. Check it out. Read More »

Calgary Hitmen support ConnecTeen | Feb 07 2012
Being a Teen can be Tough - Calgary Hitmen make it easier one save at a time. Sunday March 11, 2012 The Calgary Hitmen face off against the Red Deer Rebels in a game supporting ConnecTeen, Distress Centre's youth peer support service. Join us to cheer on the Hitmen and ConnecTeen. Read More »

Private Members Bill for a National Suicide Prevention Strategy | Jan 19 2012
Canada remains one of the only developed nations without a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. A federal strategy would acknowledge suicide as a public health priority, demonstrating leadership and commitment to reducing the number of Canadian who die by suicide every year. Please support bill (C-300) calling for the creation of such a strategy. Read More »

Crisis Averted - Misprinted Number Forwarded to Distress Centre | Jan 16 2012
On January 5th we shared that Distress Centre's 24 hour crisis line number had been misprinted in the 2012 Telus White Pages and Yellow Pages. We are now very relieved and pleased to share that the incorrect number has been forwarded to our lines, so no further calls will be lost. Read More »

Phone Book Misprint | Jan 05 2012
Distress Centre's 24 Hour crisis line number was misprinted in the front Important Numbers "Helplines & Distress Centres" Section of both the Yellow Pages and the White Pages for 2012. We are working hard to remedy the situation. In the mean time, we want to confirm that the correct 24 Hour crisis line number is 403-266-HELP (4357) Read More »

A Holiday Thank You | Dec 28 2011
To thank our phenomenal volunteers, we got to give the best gift of all - a story of their impact from one of our callers. This gift of a personal story is from a former client who wanted to extend his thanks to all the volunteers who helped him on his journey. This season, we celebrate you. Read More »

Going Blue 4 U - the final week! | Nov 05 2011
Going Blue 4 U is in the home stretch. All donations must be in by midnight November 11, 2011. You can help this committed team of bluestreaks with a donations as little as $10. Read More »