Distress

[di-stress] noun

  • Something everyone experiences at one point or another; something that can be overcome.
  • Comes in all shapes and forms;
    examples: anxiety attacks, concerns over food insecurity, suicidal thoughts, being let down by a loved one, having a rough week, losing your job, facing homelessness, depressive episodes and many others.
  • See also: Distress Centre Calgary’s services, such as 24-hour crisis support, one-on-one counselling, 211 support and coordinated entry.

Redefining distress since 1970. Our services help to mitigate, prevent, reduce and relieve distress for 144,663 connections in 2023,
no matter how it’s defined.

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