18 AND UNDER

Youth Directory We CAn Help

24 Hour Emergency Numbers 1 Quick Reference 2 Clothing & Household Goods 4 Community Supports & Services 5 Education 10 Employment & Training 11 Food 12 Health, Wellness & Safety 13 Housing 15 Emergency Housing 16 Legal Services 17 Recreation & Leisure 18 Transportation 22 Youth Groups 23 Volunteerism 24 2 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Fire, Police, Ambulance PADIS: Poison and Drug 911 Information Service Addiction Help Line 1-800-332-1414 1-866-332-2322 www.albertahealthservices.ca www.albertahealthservices.ca A Safe Place Bullying Helpline Undisclosed address -- emergency 1-888-456-2323 shelter for women and www.bullyfreealberta.ca children to a maximum of Children’s Mental 21 days. Health Crisis Line (mobile) 780-464-7233 780-427-4491 www.asafeplace.ca www.albertahealthservices.ca Sexual Assault Crisis Line Child Abuse Hotline 780-423-4121 -- and Area www.sace.ab.ca 1-800-387-5437 The Support Network Child & Family Services --Community resource Authority Crisis Unit information --Child protection 211 780-427-3390 www.211edmonton.com www.edmontonandareacfsa/ Victim Services gov.ab.ca --Support for crime victims The Distress Line 780-449-0153 780-482-4357 (HELP) www.strathcona.ca/rcmp www.crisissupportcentre.com 24/7 Rescue Van HEALTHLink --Through Hope Mission --Health questions --Helps with emergency 780-408-5465 homelessness, street outreach www.myhealth.alberta.ca Call 911 for the van Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca/mobile 1 Quick Reference REsources • not 24 hour

Alberta Health Services SAFFRON Centre www.albertahealthservices.ca --Support to persons who Mental Health helpline have suffered from or been impacted by sexual assult, 1 (877) 303-2642 abuse, and/or violence Addiction helpline 780-449-0900 780-422-7383 Strathcona County Family Crisis/distress line & Community Services 780-482-4357 --Counselling, parent/teen Boys and Girls Club of conflict, youth outreach Strathcona County 780-464-4044 --Low cost, free activities www.strathcona.ca/youth 780-416-1500 Strathcona County www.scbgc.com Information & Dial-A-Bus Volunteer Centre --After 7 p.m., regular 780-464-4242 bus fares apply www.ivcstrathcona.org 780-464-RIDE (7433) U Turn for Youth www.strathcona.ca/transit --Addiction recovery Edmonton and Area support group Child & Family Service 790-293-0737 Authority (Sherwood Park) www.pepsociety.ca --Child protection, can’t be or don’t feel safe at home, Youth Empowerment family support & Support Services 780-467-5195 (Edmonton) www.child.alberta.ca --Emergency accommodation RCMP non-emergency 780-468-7070 www.yess.org Administration 780-467-7749 Call or text concerns 780-467-7741 www.strathcona.ca/rcmp 2 WE CAN HELP

Supports are available Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 www.strathconc.ca/fcs

3 clothing & Household goods

The Clothing Nook O.L.P.H Church, 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park 1:30 - 3.30 p.m. --1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from September to June. --Provides clothing for those in need within Strathcona County. 780-467-5470 County Clothes-Line 201 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park --Resale of donated goods (e.g. clothing, toys, household items) at affordable prices to the public. Referred clients shop free. --Vouchers are available through Strathcona County Family and Community Services, A Safe Place, Strathcona Food Bank and Alberta Works. 780-464-7786 www.countyclothes-line.com IVC Gowns4Grads 780-464-4242 www.ivcstrathcona.org/projects/gowns4grads Salvation Army Thrift Store 10 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park --Gently used clothing, footwear, kitchen ware, small appliances, sporting goods, furniture, toys and books at reasonable prices. 780-416-1303 www.thriftstore.ca

Clothing

4 Community Support & Services

Addiction Services Youth Counselling (Sherwood Park) --Offers counselling and support for youth who are involved with, or impacted by someone using drugs, alcohol, and/or gambling abuse or addiction. 1 (866) 332-2322 (24 hour Help Line) 780-449-3468 www.albertahealthservices.ca/addiction Al-Anon/Ala-Teen --For teens 13-18 who have been affected by a parent’s, family member’s or friend’s drinking problem. Ala-Teen meetings (in person) - Tuesday at 7 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park Ala-Teen chat meetings (online) - Sunday at 7 p.m. --Chat online with certified Al-Anon member; valid email address is required. 1 (888 )322-6902 chat.alateen.net altView Foundation #36, 2016 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park (Franklin’s Inn) --The altView Foundation offers peer support and discussion groups for gender variant and sexual minority youth. 780-666-LGBT (5428) www.altview.ca Armoury Resource Centre (Edmonton) 10310-85 Avenue, Edmonton --Hosts a variety of programming and specialized services for youth in difficult situations including basic medical care, counselling and education programs. 780-468-7186 Ext. 304 www.yess.org/need-help/armoury-youth-centre

5 Big Brothers Big Sisters Trillium Centre, 121 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park --Matches boys and girls, ages 6-16, with adults for one to one community based mentoring. --Provides in-school mentoring at select schools. 780-863-4898 www.bgcbigs.ca Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park --After school, spring break and summer camp programs for children and youth. Teen nights also offered. 780-416-1500 www.scbgc.com CASA 9400 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health --Community-focused provider of mental health services for infants, children, and adolescents and their families. 780-342-2701 www.albertahealthservices.ca/mentalhealth.asp Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Authority Sherwood Park office 121 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Receives reports of child neglect or abuse and provide services to families where children are in need of protection. 780-467-5195 www.edmontonandareacfsa/gov.ab.ca

6 RCMP and Enforcement Services - Strathcona County 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. --Coordinates the DARE and School Resource Officer programs. --Gives a variety of presentations (drug and alcohol awareness, bullying and promoting the RCMP as a career). Non Emergency 780-467-7749 (Administration) 780-467-7741 (Call or Text Concerns) www.strathcona.ca/rcmp Robin Hood Association Children & Youth Community Centre 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park --Provides services to people with developmental disabilities, including respite, social, recreational and vocational opportunities. 780-640-9401 www.robinhoodassoc.com SAFFRON Centre #44, 48 Brentwood Boulevard , Sherwood Park Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Provides counselling and therapeutic services to victims of trauma and abuse related to sexual violence. --Provides public education to students, parents, educators, other professionals and community members. 780-449-0900 www.saffron-ssac.com Strathcona County Community Mediation Society 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --Can assist youth in conflict situations with their parents, peers, organizations, etc. and offers conflict resolution workshops. 780-464-8445 www.sccm.ca

7 Strathcona County Family and Community Services 200, 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --A wide range of programs and services that strive to improve the quality of life for all residents. --Counselling Services offers information and provides support to youth and their families. Based on a sliding fee scale. --Parent Teen Conflict Resolution offers assistance to youth and their parents who are experiencing conflict. --Family School Liaison Workers are available to assist youth in school, and their families, when they are having issues that interfere with learning. --Strathcona County Youth Council is a group of volunteer youth who build leadership skills while showing the positive impacts and roles youth can have in the community. --Trauma Support offers long term support for children who have witnessed/experience domestic violence or have mental health issues. --Youth Outreach provides support, connections to resources, advocacy and follow-up. --Youth Mentoring matches youth 16-19 years old with an adult role model for mentorship and exploring career options. 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs Terra Centre (Edmonton) 9930 106 Street, Edmonton --Support programs and services for pregnant teens, teen moms, dads and their children. 780-428-3772 www.terracentre.ca

8 U-Turn for Youth Strathcona County Hall 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m. (Bi-weekly) --Program of Parents Empowering Parents Society. Support group for youth to explore their substance use. 780-293-0737 www.pepsociety.ca Youth Empowerment and Support Services (Edmonton) 9310-82 Avenue, Edmonton --Provides services to homeless youth including shelter, food, clothing and housing. 780-468-7070 www.yess.org

Community Support & Services

9 Education

Elk Island Catholic Schools Education Centre 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park --Catholic education community, committed to developing education opportunities where students’ gifts and talents are celebrated through lifelong spiritual and personal experiences. 780-467-8896 www.eics.ab.ca Elk Island Public Schools Central Administration Building 683 Wye Road, Sherwood Park --One of the largest Alberta school divisions, they serve over 16,000 students. 780-464-3477 www.eips.ca Next Step Junior and Senior High 1604 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park - Provides students with a safe and comfortable environment, flexible schedules, one-on-one assistance for senior high credit courses for both full-time and part-time students. 780-464-1899 www.eipsnextstep.ca

Skills Training

10 Employment & Training

Alberta Human Services --Income support, employment, financial and social support for unemployed or low income individuals and families. Sherwood Park Alberta Works Centre 105 Tailor Made Business Centre 85 Cranford Way, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Resource centre available, career and employment counselling, workshop referrals and work search assistance. 780-464-7000 www.humanservices.alberta.ca BGS Enterprises Inc. (Edmonton) 310, 10665 - Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9 --Provides career management, employment counselling and job search training. 780-425-6655 www.bgsenterprises.com Career Planning- Alberta Learning Information Services --Provides information via internet and phone about career planning, education, jobs, scholarships and bursaries. 780-422-4266 (career planning) 780-427-8640 (scholarship/bursaries) 1-855-606-2096 (student aid) www.alis.alberta.ca Strathcona County Library 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park --Free in-house access to workshops, computers, wireless internet, resume/cover letter tutoring, programs and more. --Offers mobile access through the Bookmobile in rural communities. 780-410-8600 www.sclibrary.ab.ca

11 Food

Chef’s Choice Frozen Meals Information and Volunteer Centre 100 Ordze Avenue Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Frozen Meals available to residents of Strathcona County. Prices range from $4.50 – $7.00, with gluten and lactose-free options available. 780.464.4242 www.ivcstrathcona.org/projects/chefs-choice-frozen-meals/ Strathcona Food Bank 255 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon --Food for individuals and families with emergency food needs. 780-449-6413 [email protected] Wecan Food Basket Parent Link Centre 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park --Bulk food buying program. Families pay $5 to join. Meat (3 cuts) $15.00, fruit/vegetables $10.00, complete order $25.00. Food pick-up the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4 - 6 p.m. Order food once per month. 780-416-6730 www.wecanfood.com

Meal Assistance

12 Health, Wellness & Safety

Birth Control Centre (Edmonton) Seventh Street Plaza, 405 North Tower 10030-107 Street, Edmonton --Subsidized birth control and free condoms. 780-735-0010 www.albertahealthservices.ca Brentwood Medical Walk-in Clinic 78 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. --Non-emergency medical attention for individuals who do not have access to a family doctor. 780-467-0083 Dental Clinic - NAIT (Edmonton) The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Main campus 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton --Low-cost dental services, provided by students under the supervision of a registered practitioner. --X-rays - ages 13+ (every 2-3 months) Teeth cleaning - ages 4-21 (May and June). 780-471-8827 www.nait.ca/66693.htm Health First Strathcona Primary Care Centre 140-80 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park Open from 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight seven days a week. --Provides after hours care for illness and injuries that cannot wait. 780-449-5380 (after 5:30 p.m.) 780-416-6551 (daytime) www.albertahealthservices.ca

13 Health for Two Strathcona County Health Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park --A free program to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies and links to community resources. --Supplies milk coupons, prenatal vitamins and nutrition information, including books on pregnancy and newborn care. --Individual counselling with a community health nurse. 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Health Link Alberta --Registered nurses provide services and health information about symptoms and concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week. --Assists with finding a doctor. 1-866-408-LINK (5465) www.myhealth.alberta.ca Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic (Edmonton) 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton --The STI Clinic in Edmonton offers free and confidential assessment, testing, counselling and treatment for most sexually transmitted infections. --No appointment needed, walk-ins accepted. Age 14+. 780-342-2300 www.albertahealthservices.ca Sherwood Park Medicentre 9-101 Bremner Drive, Sherwood Park Monday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. --Non-emergency medical attention for individuals who do not have access to a family doctor. 780-467-4717

14 Strathcona County Health Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park --Provides health services such as immunization, speech and language, etc. --Focuses on health promotion, disease and injury prevention. 780-342-4600 www.albertahealthservices.ca Strathcona County Hospital 9000 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park --The Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park delivers primary health care, community-based services and a 24-hour emergency department. 780-449-5380 (Switchboard) www.albertahealthservices.ca/Facilities/strathcona/Location.asp

Housing

Alberta Works 105 Tailor Made Business Centre 85 Cranford Way, Sherwood Park --Information on housing, health benefits, and emergency funding. --Career and employment services including job hunting and employment training. 780-464-7000 www.humanservices.alberta.ca

15 Emergency Housing

Hope Mission Youth Shelter (Edmonton) 9908-106 Avenue, Edmonton --Free overnight emergency accommodation service for youth aged 16-24 years. --Food services, showers and basic hygiene products, informal counselling and crisis/suicide intervention. 780-422-2018 www.hopemission.com Inner City Youth Housing Project (Edmonton) 9321 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton --Emergency and long-term housing and support services for youth aged 14-17, including assistance in transitioning to other housing. --Provides basic care, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, access to health care, substance abuse programs, education/training opportunities and other support services. 780-479-1404 www.icyhp.ca NOVA Rest Program (Edmonton) --3 beds for limited time, basic needs met while re-connecting with resources for youth age 16-24. 780-477-0104 johnhoward.org/youth-programs/nova A Safe Place Undisclosed address --Sherwood Park emergency shelter for women and children to a maximum of 21 days. 780-464-7233 www.asafeplace.ca Youth Empowerment and Support Services (Edmonton) 9310-82 Avenue, Edmonton --Long and short-term residential programs for youth under 21 years with no viable living alternative. 780-468-7070 www.yess.org 16 Legal Services

Elizabeth Fry Society (Edmonton) 10523 - 100 Avenue, Edmonton --Offers many programs and services to women and girls at risk of being criminalized. Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. -12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. -12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Closed on weekends 780 421-1175 Toll Free 1-866-421-1175 24-Hour Distress Line 780-482-HELP (4357) Extra Judicial Sanctions Program Youth Justice 501 Festival Avenue, (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --Gives the opportunity for young offenders to make amends for their offence. 780-464-8435 Legal Aid Alberta (Edmonton) Revillon Building, 300, 10320 102 Avenue, Edmonton --Legal services at reduced cost to low income persons in need of assistance with criminal and civil legal matters. 780-427-7575 www.legalaid.ab.ca

Legal Services

17 Recreation & Leisure

Arts and Culture --Strathcona County offers a variety of visual and performing arts opportunities in the community. Festival Place 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park 780-464-2852 Gallery @501 # 120, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park 780-410-8585 Smeltzer House Centre for Visual Arts 1 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park 780-464-2023 Brick Sports Central (Edmonton) 11847 North --Gently used sports equipment, must be referred by a professional in the community. 780-477-1166 www.sportcentral.org Elk Island National Park - Parks Canada Site 4, R.R.#1, Fort Saskatchewan --A place of nature, with an abundance of recreational activities available year-round. This beautiful oasis is home to herds of free roaming plains bison, wood bison, moose, deer and elk. Wildlife viewing, hiking, cross country skiing, picnicking or overnight camping; there is something for everyone. 780-922-5790 www.pc.gc.ca/elkisland

18 Everybody Gets to Play Recreation Access Program 200, 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --No cost drop-in activities and registered programs at Strathcona County at a reduced rate. Apply through Strathcona County Family and Community Services. 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/fcs Jump Start --Subsidized registration for sport and physical activity. Apply through Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture or Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County. 780-467-2211 www.strathcona.ca/recreation Kidsport (Edmonton) Saville Community Sports Centre 11610- 65 Ave, Edmonton --Helps families with registration fees for sports activities. 780-492-0105 www.kidsport.ab.ca Special Olympics (Edmonton) Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton --Promotes an active lifestyle and better quality of life for persons with intellectual disabilities through their participation in sport. Local programs include bowling, athletics and floor hockey. 780-717-6583 www.specialolympics.ab.ca/strathcona

19 Strathcona County Library 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park --E-books, books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays and much more! Check out the Teenzone. 780-410-8600 www.sclibrary.ab.ca Strathcona County Museum and Archives 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park --Youth can assist with cataloging artifacts, involving both computer skills and some detective work! --Opportunities to help with tours, special events, and maintain the facilities. 780-467-8189 www.strathconacountymuseum.ca Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture Recreation Centres Ardrossan Recreation Complex 80, 1st Avenue, Ardrossan 5.30 a.m. - 11.00 p.m. --Walking track, wellness centre and skating. 780-922-3377 Glen Allen Recreation Complex 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. --Drop in squash, fitness classes and public skating. 780-467-4404 Kinsmen Leisure Centre 2001 Oak Street, Sherwood Park --Swimming lessons, recreational and lap swimming and aqua fitness classes. 780-464-2112

20 Millennium Place 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. --Swimming, skating, wellness centre, skate park and walking track. Youth Lounge and Gymnasium Sunday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Teen Only Youth Lounge Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 780-416-3300 Strathcona Wilderness Centre 52535 Range Road 212, Ardrossan --Summer day camps, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and canoeing. --The Junior Leader program provides training and experience in exchange for help running youth programs. 780-922-3939

Team Sports

21 Transportation

Strathcona County Transit --Special passes are available for student transit users. --Dial A Bus Service after 7 p.m., regular bus fares apply. Everybody Rides Program --Monthly Strathcona Transit commuter bus pass at a reduced cost for eligible Strathcona County residents. 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/transit School Transportation (yellow bus) --Junior and Senior High School Student Pass is free to students who live beyond the 2.4 km walking distance of their designated school. Passes are valid for travel within Sherwood Park, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days. Check your local school for eligibility.

Transit Subsidies

22 Youth Groups

Strathcona County Youth Council 200, 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor) Sherwood Park --Helps youth who live in Strathcona County develop leadership skills and show the positive impacts and roles youth can have in the community. --Mentored and supported by Strathcona County Family and Community Services. 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/youthcouncil Teen Advisory Club (TAC) Strathcona County Library Readmore Hall (1st floor), 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park September to May 3rd Wednesday of the month 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. --For teens ages 12-17 years old to meet friends, have great discussions and voice their ideas for the library. 780-410-8639 www.sclibrary.ab.ca Youth Theatre Company Strathcona County Overacting Imaginations Ardrossan United Church 22 Main Street, Ardrossan --Produces youth written, youth performed social issue theatre entertainment taught by experienced professionals. 780-238-4318 www.overacting.ca

23 Volunteer

Leaders in Training - LIT --Leaders in training are teen leaders that help with Recreation, Parks and Culture summer programs in the area of preschool, youth and culture. --Develop skills, gain valuable work experience and learn to be a leader. --Play, have fun, make new friends and meet other LITs. --There are two LIT programs to participate in that will develop leadership skills. Choose from the Summer LIT Program and the Millennium Place LIT Program. 780-467-2211 Strathcona County Information and Volunteer Centre 100 Ordze Avenue, Sherwood Park --Information on how youth can get involved with volunteering and give back to the community. 780-464-4242 www.ivcstrathcona.org Wow is Now Team Capital Care Strathcona 12 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park --Junior high students are trained to interact with Alzheimer residents at local care facilities. There are games, crafts, songs and theme days. Karen Baxter: 780-464-6617 [email protected]

24 WeMy ContactsCAn Help List QUESTIONS Family and Community Services 780-464-4044 www.strathcona.ca/youthdirectory

Disclaimer: This directory is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be neither a fully authoritative nor an exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualification to provide such services. We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, nor shall we be held liable for any damage caused to any person, whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on the information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the programs and services provided.

Printed June 2016