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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 »

Going Blue 4 U | Oct 13 2011
Got the blues? Blue has never been so becoming for good cause. Check out the Going Blue 4 U Campaign, raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention while raising funds for Distress Centre and other Canadian crisis centres. Check out www.GoingBlue4U.ca Read More »

World Suicide Prevention Day | Aug 19 2011
September 10, 2011 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Join Distress Centre is increasing awareness of the impact of suicide in our communities. This year is also the 3rd anniversary of the launch of the Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-SUICIDE serving Southern and Central Alberta (403 area code). Read More »

Invitation for Distress Centre 101 - Mental Illness Awareness Week | Aug 12 2011
Distress Centre is hosting a special lunch hour information session and tour in honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 2nd-8th, 2011) Join us on Friday October 7, 2011 11:30am-1pm, lunch is provided. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Trish Hodges to secure your spot, trishh@distresscentre.ab.ca Read More »

Lee's Birthday Wish | Jun 01 2011
In 2004, Lee made a call to Distress Centre's crisis line in a moment of desperation. Now, she wants to raise $40,000 to support the organization that helped change her life. Read More »