Distress Centre Calgary
Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe – all at no cost. For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta, ensuring everyone has a place to turn in times of crisis.
We do not define crisis. We do not judge. Anyone can call us day or night.
Mission: Provide compassionate, accessible crisis support that enhances the health, well-being and resiliency of individuals in distress.
Vision: Everyone is heard.
Values: Accessibility, Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, Leadership, Partnerships, Respect, Volunteerism
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Board of Directors
Distress Centre Calgary is governed by an exemplary group of volunteers who make up the Board of Directors. They bring exceptional skills, vision and experience from a variety backgrounds to lead strategic direction, governance and fiduciary accountability. The Board is committed to ensuring Distress Centre remains an accessible, innovative and compassionate agency that delivers excellent service to our clients and continues to meet the emerging needs of our community.
Board of Directors 2022-2023
Officers:
- Duncan Melville, Chair – The Boston Consulting Group
- Chantal Milloy, Vice Chair – Levvel Inc.
- Amanda Kousinioris, Vice Chair – Alberta Securities Commission
- Lori Berg, Treasurer – ATB Financial
Directors:
- Aminda Galappaththi – Calgary Housing Company
- Beth Pollock – Gibson Energy
- Dianna Jossa
- Dilan Yogasundaram
- Kelly Sutton – RBC
- Kevin Drinkwater – JFive
- Kiersten Mohr – Terra Firma Transition Consulting
- Sarah Wilson Cook – MEG Energy
- Serge Leckie
- Shauna Moscovich – SMART Technologies
- Tonino Rizzuti – ENMAX
DISTRESS CENTRE CONTACTS 2022 (as of June 30)
Our highly trained volunteers and staff respond to on average 325 contacts each day. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year.