Everyone copes with change and stress differently please reach out to these additional family resources if you are needing assistance:
Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Distress Line: (780) 482-4357 (HELP)
24/ 7 Help Line: (1-866) 332-2322
Adult Community Urgent Services: (780) 342-7777
Includes Adult Crisis Response Team (in-person team) and the Community Urgent Services and Stabilization Team
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: (1-855) 242-3310 or online chat https://www.hopeforwellness.ca
Northgate Health Centre (walk-in mental health clinic): (780) 342-2700
E-Learning
Being Trauma Aware
Trauma Informed Care
Alberta Health Services
Community Education Service
The Community Education Service (CES) provides parents/caregivers and other community members with opportunities to access free, public education sessions on child and youth emotional wellness and health topics.
Child Sexual Abuse Guide Information by Helping Surviours
Financial Abuse by Annuity.org
Kikosewin Family Resource Network
Kikosewin means; the act of being with family. The Hub is for all family members to grow together. We believe in the importance of “Family” and that children and youth are safe, healthy and nurtured by their parents or caregivers as “children are a gift from the creator and should be treated as such”.
Kikosewin’s Hub offers an array of services, supports and programming that supports children, youth and families aligning in three core areas:
Child Development and Well-being
Caregiver Capacity Building (by creating parenting opportunities and experiences to strengthen parenting abilities)
Social connections and supports
Spirit Bear’s Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Download a printable PDF here. This is a resource for caregivers to use if they want to talk with their children/youth as well as for the children/youth directly who may have questions.
LGBTQIA2S+ Services and Programs Guide
View and download our LGBTQIA2S+ Services and Programs Guide. This is a resource for individuals looking for LGBTQIA2S+ Services and Programs available in Edmonton and Greater Edmonton Area.
The Rainbow Pages - Youth Resources Page