Edmonton/Evergreen region resources
Phone line resources for children and youth
If you are being abused and need immediate help, contact
Edmonton City Police Dispatch line at 780.423.4567
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...
Teens Helping Teens Crisis Line (This crisis line run 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 who would like to seek the comfort of a caring peer).
(780) 428-8336
1-877-803-8336
http://www.teensupportline.org/about.php
Distress Line
(780) 482-4357
1-800-232-7288 (outside Edmonton)
211 Community information
211 can help you find:
- basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and financial support)
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employment resources
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parenting support
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counselling/support groups
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health care
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legal services
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and MUCH more...
Government of Alberta: Children and Family Services
Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Authority
6th Floor Oxbridge Place
9820 - 106 Street
Edmonton , Alberta T5K 2J6
Telephone: (780) 427-2250
Fax: 780-422-3355
Email: Region6.CFSA@gov.ab.ca
Web: http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca/
Web support for children and youth who are affected by family violence and bullying
(anonymous online crisis chat, forums postings, Q & A etc...)
http://www.youthone.com
http://www.bullying.org
http://www.b-free.ca
Individual counselling support for people who are affected by family violence and bullying
Family Centre
#20, 9912 - 106 St
Edmonton, AB T5K 1C5
Telephone: (780) 424-5580
Web: http://www.the-family-centre.com/index.html
Catholic Social Services
Telephone: (780) 420-1970
Web: http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca/CSSFindServicesbyLocation/default.aspx?id=171
The Support Network
400 - 10025 106 St.
Edmonton, AB T5J 1G4
Telephone: (780) 482-0198
Web: http://www.thesupportnetwork.com/
Convenient location and convenient service: Walk-in counselling (no need to make appointment). Mon to Thus 1pm to 8pm. Friday 10am to 3pm.
YWCA
100-10350 124 Street
Edmonton, AB T5N 3V9
Telephone: (780) 423-9922
Web: http://www.ywcaofedmonton.org/
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/edmonton.html
Training and workshops for youth
YOUCAN Edmonton
"provides two extensive youth development programs aimed at improving employability skills, personal development skills, and conflict management skills".
11124-130 Street
Edmonton, AB
Telephone: 780-444-3348 or toll free 1866-362-8006
Web: http://www.youcan.ca
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)
9931 - 106th Street
Edmonton, AB T5K 1E2
Telephone: (780) 423-2680
Fax: (780) 428-7092
Web: http://www.redcross.ca
