Distress Centre (Funded Program)

Address

300, 1010-8 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB  T2P 1J2

Telephone

403-266-1601 (main switchboard)
Main Crisis Line: 403-266-1605
Men’s Line: 403-266-4357
Youth Drug Line: 403-269-3784
Teens’ Line: 403-264-8336

Fax

780-262-2512

E-mail

mail@distresscentre.ab.ca

Website

http://www.distresscentre.com/

Hours of Operation

Crisis Lines
24 hours, 7 days a week
All lines are TTY accessible

Counselling
9:00 am-9:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
9:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday
10:00 am-4:00 pm, Saturday

Clientele Served

Anyone needing help with an addiction or any type of concern, issue or crisis.

Program/Service Description

• provides telephone crisis intervention, including support, help with problem solving, and referrals for on-site counselling or community resources
• offers crisis counselling and referral services for those clients who need additional support
• provides counselling, referrals and peer support for youth
• offers public education and prevention programs about alcohol, other drugs and gambling
  

Referral Information

• Most clients’ initial contact is through the crisis line, followed by crisis counselling and referral as needed.
• Call the main switchboard for an appointment.
• Walk-in clients are also accepted.
  

Additional Notes

• Brochures are available from the agency.
• The AADAC program consultant for this agency can be reached through AADAC’s Funded Services unit at 780-427-1953.
• The information provided is subject to change. Please call the Distress Centre for confirmation.