24 Hour Crisis Support

Distress Centre Calgary


Description
Provides crisis intervention, support, referrals, and the option of intake into Distress Centre's Crisis Counselling.

Service offers:

  • 24 hour crisis support by phone, text or chat
  • e-mail support
  • direct links to mobile crisis teams when appropriate (Mobile Response Team (AHS), Community Resource Team (Wood's Homes), and Social Services Response Team (Child and Family Services Authority)


Affiliation: Alberta Health Services, Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority, Calgary Seniors' Resource Society, Wood's Homes
Key Provider: trained volunteers supported by professional staff
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call 24/7 crisis line
  • visit website to chat
  • e-mail for queries 

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-266-HELP (4357) (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Telephone
403-543-1967 (Hearing Impaired)
Text
403-266-4357 (Text HELP)
Web Site
http://distresscentre.com(Chat)
Email
help@distresscentre.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Front door is wheelchair accessible.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 3, 2024
Address
999 8 Street SW
Calgary, AB, T2R 1J5
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Hours of Operation
24/7 -

Crisis line, chat, and text supports are available 24/7. E-mails are not monitored 24/7.