Community Services
Strathcona County Solutions Navigation
Social Supports Direct Contact: 780-464-4044
Counselling Information and contacts and Safe.Supported.Connected
Family and Community Services- Here you will find links to community supports such as counseling, mental health, grants and funding and crisis contacts.
Strathcona Youth Resources: Services and connections for teens
Family Resource Network:This page is FULL of great information including events for families and teens
Upcoming Events for teens and families
Dec 8- 6pm
Straight Talk about Teens-For Parents and caregivers of youth ages 12 to 18 years
Dec 9- 1:30
Newcomer Connector Event-Families new to Canada or new to Strathcona County , all ages welcome!
Dec 10- 6pm
Gingerbread Build-Off-For youth grades 7 to 9 Waitlist Ardrossan Recreation Centre 80 First Ave, Ardrossan, AB T8E 2A2
Dec 17 - 6 pm
Gingerbread Build-Off-For Youth grades 7 to 9 Waitlist BGC Canteen Youth Hub
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
During these very difficult times, you are not alone. Please reach out if you need help:
Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
Bullying Helpline: 1-888-456-2323
Distress Line: 780-482-4357
SAFFRON Centre Ltd: 780-449-0900
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 780-423-4121
The Support Network: 211
Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868
Mental Health: 780-342-2701
Clover Bar Junior High School: 780-467-2295
Parenting your teens
Tips to Help Families through the Pandemic
Move Your Mood June Family Challenge
AHS is extending an invitation for families to participate in the Move Your Mood June Family Challenge. Registration opens May 1.
Strathcona County Family Resource Network
Strathcona County Family Resource Network
Keeping Safe While Online
Safe, Supported, Connected
Alberta COVID 19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
In addition to the mental health section below, please take time to check out the Alberta COVID_19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub. Alberta’s government partnered with the Kids Help Phone and Jack.org to create this hub where youth, educators and parents can find easy-to-access tools and supports.
Additionally, the youth-focused resources on this hub include:
- Jack Chapters – Youth-led, community-driven mental health advocacy clubs at schools or in the community.
- Jack Talks – Mental health presentations delivered to young people by young people.
- Jack Summits – Mental health conferences developed by youth, where young people within a region connect, strategize and learn from one another.
- Do Something – Tools to take small, simple steps that make a big difference to youth mental health and the mental health of others.
- Be There – Tools to support someone who may be struggling with their mental health.
Additional mental health resources available to support students, families and school staff:
Community Wi-Fi Hotspots
Family and Community Services offices are closed to visitors - we are still here for you by phone.
Family and Community Services is still available to assist you with parenting supports and other concerns related to finances, stress, relationships and others by phone.
Please call 780-464-4044 to speak to our team during regular operating hours times listed below:
- Mondays & Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A podcast produced by Alberta Health Services on COVID-19: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page15434.aspx that you might find informative.
Mental health services: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3b437ccd-7d2d-4bf2-a1b0-754618fdef69