West Central region resources
Additional local resources coming soon...


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...

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

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
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)
Web: http://www.redcross.ca