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Coutts couple dedicated to Distress Centre
George and Donna Coutts have been happily married for 46 years since meeting on a blind date in Estevan, Saskatchewan. For most of their married [...]
Calgary woman spreads kindness in honour of her brother
Kindness Matters volunteers spread cheer as they hand out wellness packs. Photo courtesy of Kindness Matters. Once a year for the last three years, Suzana Rymak [...]
Meet Robyn: Contact Centre Supervisor
Robyn Romano (middle left) at our 2015 Calgary Hitmen game is support of ConnecTeen. When Robyn Romano, Contact Centre Supervisor at Distress Centre, thinks about [...]
Local potter believes in Distress Centre
Mental health is an important topic to local potter, Callie Beller Diesel. Growing up there was a lot of substance abuse and stress in her [...]
The Horbachewski family wins the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award
The Horbachewski family wins the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award In October 2004, Lee Horbachewski was on the brink of taking her own life. She [...]
Over $4000 raised at ‘Listen Up! Calgary’ fundraiser!
The Wild Elms were one of six bands that performed at the event. Hundreds came out to Dickens Pub on August 23 to attend Listen Up! [...]
Distress Centre’s counselling program gives client new confidence
Lynda, Basic Needs Coordinator at Distress Centre, has assisted Anne* in many ways, but says it's up to the clients to make change in their [...]
‘Listen Up!’ Volunteer gives back to Distress Centre
'Listen Up! Calgary' features seven bands, including Free The Cynics, fronted by Distress Centre volunteer, Rich Paxton (right). Photo courtesy of Keith Skratins. Rich Paxton [...]
Horbachewski’s donates $30,000 to Distress Centre!
On March 26, 2014 Lee Horbachewski, author of “A Quiet Strong Voice: A Voice of Hope Amidst Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Thoughts” spoke to friends [...]