Resources
Discover resources for the covering the following topics:
- 211 Resources
- Alberta Youth Justice Committees
- Community Service Work
- Creative Assignments
- Culture Options
- Skill Development
- Substances Use
- Youth Diversion
- Mental Health
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Category | Community Resource | Description | Location | Platform | Referral Process | Cost | Eligbility Requirements | Additional Comments |
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| Youth Diversion | Youth Diversion | Everyone plays a part in the diversion process: the arresting officer, the crown prosecutor’s office, referral programs such as Youth Justice Committees or Sanctions program, as well as the community. | Alberta | Online | https://calgaryyouthjustice.ca/programs-services/youth-diversion/ | Free | N/A | |
| Youth Diversion | Law Enforcement Resources | Calgary | Online | Resources - Calgary Youth Justice Society | Free | N/A | ||
| Youth Diversion | Public Resources | Calgary | Online | Resources - Calgary Youth Justice Society | Free | N/A | ||
| Alberta Youth Justice Committees | 2025 Alberta Youth Justice Committee Needs Assessment Results | Alberta | Online | Download the PDF | Free | N/A | ||
| Substance Use | Anti-drugs Course | Find out what drugs are, what they are made of, their short- and long-term effects, and view real stories from real people about each of the most popular drugs of choice. | Online | Online | Drug-Free World Education | Free | N/A | |
| Substance Use | Cannabis and Mental Health Course | The Cannabis and Mental Health Course is a course made by youth for youth. This 4 module course aims to explore the link between cannabis and mental health. | Online | Online | Cannabis and Mental Health Course | Free | N/A | |
| Substance Use | Alberta Health Services Addictions | There are locations throughout Alberta that offer addictions programming and counselling available for youth. | Alberta-wide | Online and in-person options Visit or call an AHS Addictions community clinic. | Addiction & Mental Health | Alberta Health Services | Free | N/A | By calling 1-866-332-2322 (Alberta only), you can find an addiction service near you. |
| Substance Use | CASA | Offers various programming in relation to addictions, FASD, trauma program, Indigenous services, family therapy program, and day programming. | Sherwood Park | In-person | Get Child and Teen Mental Health Help - CASA Mental Health | Free - application is required. | There is specific programming availabe for ages 5-17 year olds. | |
| Substance Use | The Bridge Wellness Hub | The Bridge is a youth-centered facility offering to help youth navigate the complicated world of health and social support services. | Fort Saskatchewan | In-person | (780) 589-0224 | Free | Ages 12-24. | |
| Substance Use | Mitaa Detox Center | Detox and addictions center, as well as assessments and counselling. | High Prairie | In-person | (780) 523-3372 | Free | N/A | |
| Substance Use | Community Connect YYC | Support for those experiencing a challenge with substance use, including medication, peer support, counselling and groups | Calgary | Offers in-person, phone, or video counselling sessions. | CCYYC Addiction Supports | Free | Ages 13-17. | |
| Substance Use | Alcoholics Anonymous | Alberta-wide | In-person and online options. | Meetings – Area 78 | Free | |||
| Substance Use | 211 Alberta | Visit the 211 Alberta website to learn more about specific programming available in yourcommunity. | Alberta-wide | In-person and online options. | 211 Alberta | 211 Alberta, Help Starts Here | Mixed between free and a fee required. | Available for youth. | |
| Substance Use | Drug Rehab Services | Free, confidential professional help and resource for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada. Referrals for clients seeking support with substances. | Alberta-wide | Online | 1-877-254-3348 | Free | https://www.drugrehab.ca/ | |
| Substance Use | SMART Recovery | Free support meetings (in-person and virtual) open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery | Alberta-wide | In-person and online options. | SMART Recovery - Meetings | Free | ||
| Substance Use | Treatment Services for Youth in Alberta | AHS offers various treatment services, including outpatient, mobile, intensive day treatment programs, residential detoxificaion, residential treatment program, and protection of children abusing drugs (PChAD). | Alberta-wide | In-person and online options. | Treatment Services for Youth | Alberta Health Services | Depends on program. | Depends on program. | |
| Mental Health | EQUIPPED | Mental Health Course for Young Adults | Create a better understanding of mental health and how to support your mental well-being. | Online | Online | EQUIPPED | Mental Health Courses for Young Adults | Free | N/A | |
| Mental Health | EQUIPPED | Mental Health Course for Young Adults | This module introduces what it means to be apart of the 2SLGBTQ+ community or to support someone who is. | Online | Online | EQUIPPED | Mental Health Courses for Young Adults | Free | N/A | |
| Mental Health | Be There Certificate | Free, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health. | Online | Online | Earn your Be There Certificate | Free | N/A | |
| Mental Health | Boys and Girls Club | Child and Youth Mental Health | Alberta-wide | In-person | BGC Canada | How We Help | Free | N/A | Connect with your local BGC | |
| Mental Health | Anger Management - GOA | Anger Management is a Youth Transition Program (YTP) run by YMCA-Edmonton. It is a registered workshop that examines various strategies and techniques for recognizing and managing anger. Throughout the eight weeks, participants go through the stages of the anger cycle and what this looks like in their personal lives, thereby enabling them to recognize signs of anger and manage it. | Alberta-wide | Online | jsg.eyac-programs@gov.ab.ca | Free | Ages 13-18 | Program is offered online Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm |
| Mental Health | AHS Mental Health | Transform your stress, pschological disaster learning series, and wellness exchange. | Alberta-wide | In-person and Online | Virtual Mental Health | Alberta Health Services | Free | N/A | Connect with your local AHS. |
| Mental Health | The Bridge Wellness Hub | Fort Saskatchewan | In-person | Call 780-589-0224 | Free | Ages 12-24 | ||
| Mental Health | ACCESS Open Minds | AOM (ACCESS Open Minds) is a walk-in, single session based clinic embedded within a youth and young adult friendly environment. Individuals and their supports are welcomed and seen by a clinic therapist on a first come, first serve basis. | Edmonton | In-person | Call 780-887-9781 | Free | Ages 16-25 | Drop in basis |
| Mental Health | YMCA | Youth Transitions Program | YMCA Youth Transitions Program (YTP) is a free service focused on providing support to youth aged 13–19 who are facing barriers in their lives | This program is offered in-person in the Edmonton region, and virtually throughout Alberta. | In-person and Online | Youth Transitions Program (YTP) | YMCA of Northern Alberta | Free | Ages 13-19 | Participants are paired with a youth support worker and must complete a referral form to help identify where the participant needs support. Referrals to YMCA Youth Transitions Program can be made by anyone, including the client themselves |
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