Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social, government and health resources - all at no cost. DCC ensures that everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis. For 50 years DCC has provided a critical service to every citizen in Calgary and area. 24 Hour Support: If you need to talk, Distress Centre is here to listen. Anyone can contact Distress Centre 24/7 by phone, text or…
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24 Hour Support | Counselling | Referrals
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Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social, government and health resources - all at no cost. DCC ensures that everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis. For 50 years DCC has provided a critical service to every citizen in Calgary and area.
24 Hour Support: If you need to talk, Distress Centre is here to listen. Anyone can contact Distress Centre 24/7 by phone, text or chat. All conversations are confidential. Phone or text 403-266-HELP (4357) or chat online at distresscentre.com
Youth support: ConnecTeen is Distress Centre’s youth peer support service, offering youth a choice in how to connect with our volunteers. 24 hour support is offered by phone, text and chat and peer support is available from 3-10pm on weekdays and 12-10pm on weekends. www.CalgaryConnecTeen.com
211 24 Hour Information & Referral Service: Dial 2-1-1, text INFO to 211 or visit ab.211.ca and click “live chat.”
LinkedIn followers
7,670
People associated on LinkedIn
187
Reported office locations
Suite 500, 999 8th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1J5, CA
Business categories
Training
Health Care
Non Profit
Other recorded names
Distress Centre Calgary
Specialties
24 Hour Support
Counselling
Crisis Intervention
Information and Referrals
and Suicide Prevention
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Calgary, Alberta
Organization type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1970
Specialties
24 Hour SupportCounsellingCrisis InterventionInformation and Referralsand Suicide Prevention
Distress Centre Calgary has 7 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Calgary.
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent as an asset, spoken English and basic writing skills. They need calm judgment under stress, discretion with confidential information, basic Microsoft Office skills, and a Police Information Check plus a Vulnerable Sector Search.
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
5+ YOEDistress Centre Calgary needs candidates with 5+ years of major gift fundraising experience and a bachelor's degree in philanthropy, nonprofit management or a related field, or an equivalent combination. Strong grant writing, stewardship design, presentation and interpersonal skills are required.
Research, Reporting, Fundraising, Presentation skills, Leadership, Decision making
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
Candidates need a high school diploma and strong de-escalation and communication skills. Crisis or volunteer experience and post-secondary human services coursework are assets. Certifications in Naloxone, GBA+, and First Aid/CPR are required or must be obtained during probation.
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
Candidates need a high school diploma and a Police Information Check, plus a Vulnerable Sector Search for direct service roles. Volunteer experience with a crisis service is an asset, along with GBA+ certification or willingness to obtain it before starting.
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
2+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in a human services field, or equivalent experience, plus at least two years in frontline support, navigation, crisis or training work. Experience presenting or facilitating groups and working respectfully with diverse populations is required, and a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search are mandatory.
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
2+ YOE2+ MgmtCandidates need a diploma or degree in a Human Services-related field and 2-4 years supervising or coaching staff or volunteers. They also need contact centre or crisis service experience and strong interpersonal skills.
Distress Centre Calgary: Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals to hundreds of community, social,…
2+ YOECandidates need an undergraduate degree in a human services field, or equivalent education and experience, plus 2 to 4 years of coordination experience in social services. Knowledge of homelessness services and Coordinated Entry systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems such as HMIS, are required.