Calgary/Bow River region resources
Phone line resources for children and youth
If you are being abused and need immediate help, contact
9-1-1 for emergencies
Kids Help Phone (for children & youth who are in distress)
1-800-668-6868
Provides information on resources for children & youth
Bullying Help Line (for youth who have been bullied or for youth who exhibit bullying behavior to seek help)
1-888-456-2323
Helping children & youth to resolve their current issues with bullying.
Child Abuse Hotline (support for children & youth who are witnessing abuse or who are being abused)
1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
- Safety risk assessment
- Safety planning
- Referrals for additional support like Children and Family Services, in-home support, family aid workers, Youth Workers, etc...
Family Violence Info Line
- provides support for witnesses to family violence, or family and friends of victims.
- provides information and referral for family violence resources across Southern Alberta
310-1818
Teens Helping Teens Crisis Line
- This crisis line ran by the Salvation Army endeavors to meet the needs of youth in the community who may be experiencing a time of distress or crisis and would like to seek the comforts of a caring peer.
1-877-803-8336
Web: http://www.teensupportline.org/about.php
Teen Line - (403) 264-8336
Government of Alberta: Children and Family Services
Calgary and Area Child and Family Services Authority
#300, 1240 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 3P7
Telephone: 403-297-6100
Fax: 403-297-7214
Email: calgaryareacfsa.info@gov.ab.ca
Web: http://www.calgaryandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/home/index.cfm
Web support for children and youth
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anonymous online crisis chat, forums postings, Q & A etc...
http://www.youthone.com
http://www.bullying.org
http://www.calgaryurbanvibe.ca/staging/cuv2006/teenlinevibe/index.php
http://www.b-free.ca
Individual counselling support for people who are affected by family violence and bullying
Community Links
North Rocky View Community Resource Centre and Airdrie Family Services Society
- provide Counselling, Outreach, Community Development and Family Resources
South office 211, 125 Main Street NW
Airdrie, AB T4B 0P7
Telephone: 403-945-3900 or Tollfree- 1-866-945-3905
e-mail: info@nrvcl.ab.ca
Web: http://www.airdriefamilyservices.ca/index.php
Airdrie Mental Health Clinic
- provide therapy to individuals of all ages and their families related to abuse/violence, addiction, grief, stress, aging, relationships, anxiety and or depression, suicidal thoughts, persistent or severe mental illness.
#117, 104 - 1st Avenue NW
Airdrie, AB T4B 0R2
Telephone: (403) 948-3878 Fax: (403) 948-7926
Web: http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/airdrie.htm
Group Support for children and youth
Alateen
- The Alateen recovery program for young people is intended to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with a problem drinker.
Web: http://www.al-anon.ab.ca/meeting/calgary.html
Airdrie Mental Health Clinic
- Provide group therapy depending on need and availability.
#117, 104 - 1st Avenue NW
Airdrie, AB T4B 0R2
Telephone: (403) 948-3878 Fax: (403) 948-7926
Web: http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/mh/airdrie.htm
Training and workshops for children & youth
Airdrie Boys and Girls Club
- Provide youth and teen programs such as after school programs, school based programs and leadership training.
1003 Allen Street Airdrie, Alberta T4B 1B3
Telephone: 403-948-3331
e-mail: info@bgcairdrie.com website
Web: http://www.bgcairdrie.com
Canadian Red Cross
- "Promoting Healthy Dating Relationships for Youth" This program explores healthy and unhealthy relationships while stressing communication and prevention skills. Legal issues and community resources are also discussed".
- "Beyond the Hurt" This RespectED program addresses bullying and peer harassment." (www.redcross.ca)
Calgary Office
100, 1305-11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T3C 3P6
Telephone: (403)541-6100 Fax: (403) 541-6129
Web: http://www.redcross.ca
