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
| 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 |
| Mental Health | Wellspring Youth Outreach | Intensive Case Management is a confidential service, provided to women, men and youth in Whitecourt and the surrounding communities with priority given to those who have experienced family violence. | Whitecout | In-person | Outreach & Youth | Outreach - Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis Centre | Free | Parental consent required | |
| Mental Health | YMCA | Y MIND | Y Mind is a free seven-week mental wellness program that supports teens 13–18 years and youth 18–30 years who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety. At Y Mind, they will learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress and anxiet | Y Mind is offered in person in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and Wood Buffalo regions, as well as virtually across Alberta. | In-person and Online | Y Mind | YMCA of Northern Alberta | Free | Ages 13-18. | Please note that participants do not have to be diagnosed with anxiety to participate and there will be an individual follow-up planned after the session. |
| Mental Health | Counelling Alberta | Effective and affordable counselling for all Albertans | Alberta-wide | In-person and Online | 1-833-827-4230 (toll-free) | Afforable counselling | ||
| Mental Health | Alberta Mental Health Line | The Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year, confidential service that provides support, information and referrals to Albertans experiencing mental health concerns. | Alberta-wide | In-person | 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free) | Free | Youth programming available. | Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Mental Health | Help Right Now | List of available resources for immediate mental health concerns. Includes Talk Suicide Canada, Distress Line, Distress Center, Distress Line of Southern Alberta, First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line, Kids Help Phone, Rural DistresLine | Alberta-wide | Telephone | Help Right Now - CMHA Alberta Division | Free | ||
| Mental Health | Kids Help Phone | 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people | Alberta-wide | Telephone and text | 1-800-668-6868 | Free | N/A | N/A |
| Mental Health | Inside Out Youth Group | Inside Out Youth Group is a fun, casual, and simultaneously supportive group for 2SLGBTQ+ identified or questioning youth ages 13-18 along with their friends, family and allies. | Alberta-wide | Calgary, and online | Calgary Outlink | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree | Free | ||
| Mental Health | Sexually Exploited Children | The Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation (COPE) Program supports youth aged 12 -24, who are at risk of, or engaged in sexual exploitation within Calgary and surrounding areas. This voluntary program helps youth and their families reduce the risks of sexual exploitation in the community and online. | Calgary and surrounding areas | In-person and online | Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act Program - McMan Calgary | |||
| Creative Assignments | Acts of Kindness | Complete three asks of random kindnessa and write about them/ impact/your reaction | ||||||
| Creative Assignments | School attendance | Attend school for a period of time -require school zone or power school attendance sheet | Youth's individual school | |||||
| Creative Assignments | Artwork for donation to seniors/daycares | laminated colorful placemats hand drawn and colored by client 18x11 | daycare or seniors home of choice | |||||
| Creative Assignments | Posters | related to offence/comic strip outlining lead up to offence through consequences/message re: crime doesn't pay/effects of criminal record etc./wheek with spokes: cllient is center:spokes are everyone and everything affected by his/her choice of behavior-using 3-d materials/collage poster of people and things affected by criminal behavior | ||||||
| Creative Assignments | construction/building projects | planters/birdhouses/ shelving | must have access to building materials and someone to oversee project (parent/responsible adult). For donation to appropriate recipient/charity/community organization | |||||
| Creative Assignments | composing children's books for donation to non profit daycares | client writes and illustrates a children;s book with positive message/pages are laminated and attached with small rings. Each location would require laminator/small rings unless client has acess elsewhere. | For donation to non profit daycare | |||||
| Creative Assignments | knitting/crocheting hats/scarves for donation | |||||||
| Creative Assignments | Creative youth | Elizabeth Fry Society and Family futures | Family Futures Resource Network | |||||
| Creative Assignments | Zine & Heard | Work that would be acceptable for this sanction include a short story of their life/experiences, a poem, song lyrics, photo journalism, or a comic. These pieces of work would connect in some way to their experience being in care, and represent some sort of message that they would want to share to help bring awareness or support to others in care. They would then get published in an issue of Zine and Heard. | Zine & HEARD | |||||
| Creative Assignments | Native Counselling | Bear Paw U, Media and Education | Native Counselling Services of Alberta | |||||
| Cultural Options | Youth Drop-In | Offers a space for youth to hang out after school. | Athabasca | In person | office@athabascafriendship.org | N/A | Program runs the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. | |
| Cultural Options | Canadian Native Friendship Centre | Provides a community space of social and informational resources. | Cold Lake | In person | reception@cnfc.ca | N/A | ||
| Cultural Options | Canadian Native Friendship Centre | Provides a community space of social and informational resources. | Edmonton | In person | reception@cnfc.ca | N/A | ||
| Cultural Options | Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth | Service provides programs to help urban Indigenous youth feel a sense of belonging in their communities, create friendships, and begin a healing journey. | Calgary | In person | Programs - USAY | Indigenous youth ages 14 to 21 | ||
| Cultural Options | Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary | Provides opportunities for members of Calgary's urban Indigenous community to participate and access programming, services, and resources from the collective centre and partnering organizations within one single geographic location. | Calgary | Indigenous Hub – Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary | N/A | Urban Indigenous Youth | ||
| Cultural Options | Grande Prairie Friendship Centre | Offers a community-based drop-in program that addresses the needs of individuals who are considered at risk or in need. | Grande Prairie | In Person | About | Grande Prairie Friendship Centre | Grande Prairie | |||
| Skill Development | CAREERinsite | One-stop shop for career planning. | Online | Online | CAREERinsite - alis | Free | N/A | Work at your own pace modules. |
| Skill Development | Calgary Youth Attendance Center | Skill Developments Program | Alberta-wide | In-person and Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | |
| Skill Development | The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program | The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) program promotes and enhances the well-being of Albertans, families and communities. FCSS programs are intended to help individuals adopt healthy lifestyles, improve their quality of life and build capacity to prevent and deal with crisis situations should they arise. | Alberta-wide | In-person and Online | Find Your FCSS Program - FCSSAA | Free | N/A | Connect with your local FCSS to enquire about programming. |
| Skill Development | Courage to Change Journaling Program - GOA | Through discussion and journaling, youth are provided with an opportunity for self-reflection and tools to develop behaviour. | Calgary, available for all YJCs to use online | In-person and Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | Contact to receive referral form. |
| Skill Development | Driver Awareness - GOA | This program covers topics including the consequences of speeding, distracted driving (cell phones, texting), and driving under the influence. It also discusses the various costs of dangerous driving (legal, business, and personal costs) and how a Criminal Record related to such offences can affect a young person’s future. | Calgary, available for all YJCs to use online | Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | Program is offered one date/time per month from 4:30-6:00pm. |
| Skill Development | How to Adult - GOA | A program designed to assist participants who are considering and/or transitioning to independent living. | Edmonton, available for all YJCs to use online | Online | jsg.eyac-programs@gov.ab.ca | Free | This program is geared toward mature youth aged 16 to 18 and who would like to better prepare themselves for entering the next chapter of their lives | This unique program consists of eight to twelve sessions. Program is offered online Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00pm. |
| Skill Development | In the Lead 180 | In the Lead 180 (ITL 180) is a character and leadership development program designed for youth ages 14 up to 18 in conflict with the criminal justice system. The objective is to build and enhance key protective factors that are known to reduce risk taking behaviour and re-offending. | Calgary Youth Justice Society, available for all YJCs to utilize | Online | In The Lead 180 Referral Form (Ages 14-17) - Calgary Youth Justice Society | Free | Ages 14-18. | The program consists of 6 modules designed to help participants explore their potential and existing strengths and abilities to be a great leader for themselves, their peers, their family, and community. Online, every Tuesday evening, 6:00pm- 7:30pm |
| Skill Development | KYNDE - GOA | A program where the concept of empathy is explored, including its importance, what it feels like to experience empathy (both personally and for others) and the decision process behind it. | Calgary, available for all YJCs to use online | Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | Program is offered one date/time per month |
| Skill Development | Money Matters - GOA | TD bank designed Money Matters to help youth take better care of themselves by taking better care of their money. The CYAC will facilitate this program and talk about how to manage money online and in daily life. | Calgary, available for all YJCs to use online | Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | Program is offere one date/time per month. |
| Skill Development | RESTART - McMan | ReStart Leadership Program is for youth aged 10-24 who would like to increase their leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. This free program is offered during and after school hours in schools throughout Calgary. | Calgary | Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | Ages 10-24 | RESTART will be offered from 5pm-6:30 pm on Monday evenings and cover the same topics as in person RESTART for 10 sessions. Referral can be submitted for anything over 5 weeks. |
| Skill Development | Stop Bullying - GOA | Youth learn about bullying and its destructive effects, and collectively inspire to create safe, caring, and respectful schools and communities | Edmonton, available for all YJCs to use online | Online | jsg.eyac-programs@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | Program is offered one date/time per month from 4:30-6:00pm by the Program Coordinator at the Edmonton Youth Attendance Centre (EYAC) |
| Skill Development | Theft Prevention - GOA | This is suitable for youth with shoplifting charges. Developed in consult with a Loss Prevention Officer, this program aims to teach the consequences of shoplifting, underlying reasons for shoplifting, motivations, and stresses, who is impacted and how to develop coping mechanisms. | Calgary, available for all YJCs to use online | Online | jsg.cyacprograms@gov.ab.ca | Free | N/A | Participants will write an apology letter to the victim, taking responsibility for their offence, stating what they have learned in the session and how they intend to prevent re-offending. |
| Skill Development | YCJA - Facilitated by: Justice Education Society | The Justice Education Society of BC provides a free online course about the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). The YCJA is the primary statute that covers how youth and crime are dealt with in the justice system. This is course is a valuable resource to youth so they can understand the processes of the justice system. | Online | Online | YJCA | Free | N/A | The course takes approximately 1-2 hours. |
| Skill Development | John Howard Society | There are several locations throughout Alberta, offering various youth programming. | Select locations | In-person and Online | Youth Programs – Calgary John Howard Society | Free | N/A | Connect with your local John Howard Society. |
| Skill Development | Family Futures Resource Network | Programs and services are designed to support children, youth, and families to maintain and enhance natural supports and community connections. | Edmonton, some programs are online and may be available for YJCs | In-person and Online | Child & Youth programs — Family Futures Resource Network | Free | 13+ | Programs include Art for the Heart, Art Works, Babysitting training course, Cooking club, Creative youth |
| Skill Development | Youth Employment Center | The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (YEC) provides free, in-person drop-in employment services. We offer resume targeting, job search strategies, interview preparation, career planning, connections to employers who are hiring, and more. | Calgary | In-person | Youth Employment Centre (YEC) | Free | N/A | Drop-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed statutory holidays) |
| Skill Development | The Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society | Coyote Pride is a free in-school program for Indigenous and non-indigenous youth who have the willingness to learn about the Indigenous culture and teachings. The children and youth will participate in Indigenous cultural activities, teachings, and ceremonies with mentors provided by Coyote Pride | Edmonton | In-person | Home - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society | |||
| Community Service Work | Bragg Creek Community Center | Bragg Creek | ||||||
| Community Service Work | CYAC - Calgary Youth Attendance Center | Calgary | Program is offered Saturday/Sundays, between 9:00 - 3:00 pm | |||||
| Community Service Work | Chestermere Public Library | Chestermere | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Synergy | Chestermere | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Churches | Chestermere | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Cochrane Home Reno Heaven | Cochrane | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Cochrane Home Treasures | Cochrane | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Cochrane Humane Society | Cochrane | ||||||
| Community Service Work | EYAC - Edmonton Youth Attendance Centre | Edmonton | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Habitat for Humanity | Edmonton | No sexual assaults or severe violence charges | |||||
| Community Service Work | Mustard Seed Distribution Warehouse | Edmonton | Age 16+ unless with guardian | |||||
| Community Service Work | Holy Trinity High School | Edmonton | Must attend school | |||||
| Community Service Work | Mother Margaret Mary High School | Edmonton | Must attend school | |||||
| Community Service Work | Louis St. Laurent High School | Edmonton | Must attend school | |||||
| Community Service Work | Oscar Romero | Edmonton | Must attend school | |||||
| Community Service Work | County Clothesline Foundation | Edmonton | Age 15-17; No severe violent offences; FASD Accept | |||||
| Community Service Work | Canadian Native Friendship Centre | Edmonton | Ages 14 plus | |||||
| Community Service Work | Food Bank | Edmonton | No assault or theft charges | |||||
| Community Service Work | Abbottsfield Recreation Centre | Edmonton | Youth and Young Adults | |||||
| Community Service Work | Town of Redwood Meadows | Redwood Meadows | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Crimson Lake | Rocky Mountain House | Need to be accompanied by an adult | |||||
| Community Service Work | The Lord's Food Bank | Rocky Mountain House | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Asokewin Friendship Ctr. | Rocky Mountain House | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Rocky Museum | Rocky Mountain House | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Rocky Library | Rocky Mountain House | ||||||
| Community Service Work | The Historic Site Rocky | Rocky Mountain House | Criminal record check required | |||||
| Community Service Work | Roar Society | Rocky Mountain House | Need to be accompanied by an adult | |||||
| Community Service Work | Boys and Girls Club | Sherwood Park | 13+ | |||||
| Community Service Work | County Clothes-Line | Sherwood Park | 15+ | |||||
| Community Service Work | Heartland Alliance church | Sherwood Park | N/A | |||||
| Community Service Work | Salvation Army Shop | Sherwood Park | 16+ and no shoplifting charges | |||||
| Community Service Work | Silver Birch Lodge | Sherwood Park | 16+ | |||||
| Community Service Work | The Bookworm | Sherwood Park | 14+ | |||||
| Community Service Work | HodgePodge Lodge | Sherwood Park | 15+ | |||||
| Community Service Work | Stony Plain Youth Center | Stony Plain | Depending on what the charges are and if the youth would be willing to participate and not cause issues -example no drug use cases sent there | |||||
| Community Service Work | Strathmore Public Library | Strathmore | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Tennilles Hope Soup Kitchen | Whitecourt | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Repeat Boutique Thrift Store | Whitecourt | ||||||
| Community Service Work | Twice is Nice Thrift Store | Whitecourt | ||||||
| 211 Resources | 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Addictions Support | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Children/Families | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Crisis Resources | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Diability Supports | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Financial Support | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Homelessness | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Food/Basic Needs | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Indigenous Peoples | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Legal | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Newcomers to Canada | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Youth | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Violence/Abuse | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| 211 Resources | Mental Health Supports | https://ab.211.ca/ | ||||||
| Crime Prevention | Alexander First Nation Employment and Labour | Pathways to Employment offers session for youth aged 18-24 in Alexander First Nation, combining hands-on experience, traditional teachings and life skills training to reduce their risk of criminal involvement. It aims to equip youth with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions, navigate life challenges, and experience more success finding and maintaining meaningful employment or pursuing post-secondary education. | Alexander First Nation | In-person | https://aefn.ca/store/alexander-employment-and-labour-services/ | Free | Youth ages 18 - 24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area Society | DIVERSIONfirst is a community-based program to divert youth from formal justice system, connect youth and their families to essential resources, and foster positive relationships with police through collaborative engagement. This approach helps youth understand the severity of the crime and the harm that was caused, repair the harm, build accountability, and envision a constructive future. | Edmonton | In-person | https://bgcbigs.ca/diversion-first | Free | Youth ages 12-17 | |
| Crime Prevention | The Calgary John Howard Society | Preventing Crime Through Advocacy and Support connects youth with a Youth Advocate and a Natural Supports Worker to collaboratively develop their natural supports, address the root causes of criminal involvement, and build healthy relationships, helping the youth address challenges within their families and providing resources to meet the youth's needs. | Calgary | In-person | https://www.cjhs.ca/programs-initiatives/youth-programs/outreach-advocacy-and-support/ | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Calgary Youth Justice Society | In the Lead 180 is an ongoing six-session program that helps justice-involved youth aged 14-24 build important life skills and strengths that boost resilience and reduce risk-taking behavior that can lead to criminal justice involvment. In the Lead 180 is offered in person in Calgary, Alberta and via virtual platform to allow access throughout Alberta. | Calgary & Province-wide | Virtual & in-person | https://calgaryyouthjustice.ca/programs-services/in-the-lead-itl-180/the-program/itl-180">https://calgaryyouthjustice.ca/programs-services/in-the-lead-itl-180/the-program/itl-180/ | Free | Youth ages 14-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Central Alberta FASD Services Network Society | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Restorative Justice Prevention and Court Diversion Program support youth aged 12-24 with FASD who are in conflict with the law by using Restorative Justice principles. With a focus on accountability, healing, and reintegration through assessments, education, support, advocacy with law enforcement, and life skills development to improve outcomes for individuals, victims and the community. | Central Alberta | In-person | https://www.centralfasd.org/restorative-justice-program | Free | Youth ages 12-24 with FASD | |
| Crime Prevention | Creating Hope Society of Alberta | All Starz 'Zine Project empowers incarcerated youth aged 12-24 through creative writing and music production workshops, mentorship, and publishing support, culminating in a quarterly 'zine publication. By fostering creativity, building skills, and strengthening positive relationships, the program helps address risk factors such as trauma, isolation, low self-esteem, and limited opportunities. | Edmonton | In-person | https://www.creatinghopesociety.ca | Free | Youth ages 12-24 at the Edmonton Young Offender Centre | |
| Crime Prevention | Horn of Africa Educational and Economic Development Society | Pathways to Resilience is a crime prevention program designed to support marginalized immigrant youth aged 12-24 by providing tools to address harmful behaviour, promote accountability and reconnect with their communities. These youth often face systemic barriers, social isolation, and cultural disconnection, and this program aims to empower them to overcome these challenges and build a positive future. | Edmonton | In-person | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | ||
| Crime Prevention | Islamic Family and Social Services Association | Muslim Youth Crime Prevention tackles the root causes of crime and incarceration for Muslim youth by offering culturally, and spiritually safe rehabilitation. This include mental health supports, counseling, training, and financial empowerment to build resilience, strengthen family bonds to reduce offending and help youth navigate systemic barriers while fostering community connections and positive reintegration. | Edmonton | In-person | https://www.islamicfamily.ca | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | McMan Youth, Family, and Community Services Association | RESTART supports youth aged 12-24 through group sessions and one-on-one support, that focus on mental health, life skills, conflict resolution, and personal empowerment. It can be delivered in various Calgary communities, classrooms, or via an online platform, and includes six parent workshops to foster a collaborative approach. RESTART emphasizes crime prevention by strengthening relationships, decision-making, and coping strategies, while addressing key risk and protective factors to prevent criminal activity. | Calgary | In-person | https://mcmancalgary.ca/rlp | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Peace River Regional Restorative Justice Association | Peace River Restorative Justice enhances an existing community-based model of crime prevention to support the needs of individuals and communities impacted by crime. Focused on prevention , Peace River Regional Restorative Justice Association collaborates with school and youth agencies to address the impacts or crime and provide resources for youth aged 12-24. The goal is to prevent recidivism through early intervention and alternatives, creating safer communities. Peace River Regional Restorative Justice Association serves six northern Alberta rural communities and one First Nation community. | Peace River & Rural Surrounding Areas | In-person | https://www.prrestorativejustice.ca | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | The YMCA of Southeastern Alberta Association | Y Crime Program supports youth at risk of violence and multiple contacts with the criminal justice system. Interventions aim to reduce harmful factors that leading to violent criminal activity by offering one-on-one support, group workshops focusing on life management and essential skills development, and connecting youth to formalized/community supports. The program will serve 11 southern Alberta rural communities. | Southeastern Alberta | In-person | https://medicinehatymca.ca | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Town of Sylvan Lake | Youth in Transition is a life skills program that targets youth aged 12-24 at risk or involved with the justice system. While workshop will address risk factors, the primary focus is on promoting self-esteem, resilience and community connections. The youth will be connected to a Link Worker, who will help them access pro-social supports. The program serves eight central Alberta rural communities. | Sylvan Lake & Rural Surrounding Areas | In-person | https://www.sylvanlake.ca/public-services/wellness-community-connections/youth-programs-and-services https://www.sylvanlake.ca/public/download/files/322733 | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Town of Vegreville | Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) reduces barriers for youth accessing services in rural and remote communities. The program helps youth build protective factors, address root causes, and support those affected by addictions, domestic violence, financial hardship, homelessness, learning disabilities, and abuse. It offers individualized, and group sessions focused on mental health support, life skills, and goal-setting workshops. | Vegreville & Rural Surrounding Areas | In-person | https://vegreville.com/fcss | Free | Youth ages 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation | YMCA of Northern Alberta Youth Diversion offers an alternative to criminal charges or disciplinary action by targeting youth aged 12-17 involved in criminal activity. Youth are connected with a Youth Diversion worker to create a personalized plan focused on the youth's areas of risk. Program staff work with youth, their families, and supports to identify barriers, repair harm, and foster accountability, while connecting youth to community resources. It also uses Restorative Justice practices like Peacemaking Circles to help those impacted by crime move forward positively. | Edmonton | In-person | https://ymcanab.ca/programs/learning-leadership-employment/youth-young-adults | Free | Youth ages 12-17 | |
| Crime Prevention | YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation | Youth Transitions Program (YTP) is a client-centered program designed to support youth placed at-risk to overcome personal, social, and economic barriers and find success as they transition into adulthood. YTP provides one-to-one supportive counseling, skill development workshops, and various well-being and recreational activities. The program supports youth to increase their confidence and self-esteem, set goals, utilize their strengths, gain life skills, and avoid risky behaviours. The program provides a safe and supportive environment for youth to build relationships with adults and peers. | Grande Prairie and Red Deer | In-person | https://ymcanab.ca/programs/learning-leadership-employment/youth-young-adults/youth-transitions-program | Free | Youth ages 13-19 | |
| Crime Prevention | Youth Canada Association (YOUCAN!) | Relentless Youth Outreach developed in partnership with Edmonton Police Services (EPS) exclusively serves youth aged 12-17 referred through EPS, focusing on the highest risk youth in the community. Outreach workers intervene at a critical time offering positive interventions and supports to deter youth from a lifetime of criminal behaviour and provide support for their needs. | Edmonton | In-person | https://www.youcan.ca | Free | Youth ages 12-17 | |
| Crime Prevention | Centre for NewComers Calgary | Real Me Program is an identity-based wraparound intervention and prevention initiative in Calgary that supports multi-barriered newcomer youth aged 12-24 who are vulnerable to criminal or gang involvement. The program provides coordinated support in education, counselling, prosocial activities, employment and life skills, and family support with a focus on facilitating positive settlement experiences and empowering youth to reach their full potential in Canadian society. | Calgary | In-person | https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/youth | Free | Youth aged 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | City of Edmonton (Edmonton Police Service) | High Risk Youth Mentorship Program - Mentorship and Gang Solutions (MAGS) is an innovative, police-led youth mentorship initiative designed to support justice-involved youth at risk of or already engaged in gang affiliations. The program works with trained mentors, including individuals with lived experiences who provide guidance, life skills, and positive alternatives to gang activity. The program aims to reduce criminal involvement and support long-term positive outcomes for high-risk youth. | Edmonton and surroundings | In-person | https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/CommunityPolicing/OrganizedCrime | Free | Youth aged 12-21 | |
| Crime Prevention | YouthLink Calgary - The Calgary Police Interpretive Centre | Community Educator: Gangs and Guns Program aims to prevent gang involvement and promote safety among youth through education, intervention, and crime prevention. It raises awareness among youth, adults, and families about gang, gun, and drug safety through workshops, seminars, community outreach, school programs, and professional development for teachers. The program also relies on strong partnerships and collaboration to maximize its impact. | Calgary and Alberta | In-person and virtual | https://youthlinkcalgary.com/gangs-education | Free | Youth, parents, teachers, families and residents of Calgary and the province. | |
| Crime Prevention | Kainai Transition Centre Society | Transition Support Program helps individual reintegrate into the community upon release from correctional facilities, addiction treatment centres and other controlled facilities. It provides culturally grounded life-skills development, therapeutic support and guidance to promote successful transition. The programs connects the youth and adults with community resources, employment supports and social services. Its goal include raising awareness of gang activity and gun violence risks, strenghtening support for First Nations in the Blackfoot Confederacy and utlize Traditional Blackfoot culture and land-based learnings to encourage positive decision-making. | Blood Reserve, Blackfoot Territory (Kainai Nation), Alberta | In-person | https://ktcsbloodtribe.com | Free | Youth and adults | |
| Crime Prevention | REACH Edmonton Council For Safe Communities | WrapED program supports at high at risk youth of gang involvement through wrapaournd community based services. It helps youth build life skills, access education and employment supports and connect with social services. The program works with partners like Edmonotn Police Service, YOUCAN Association, Multicultural Health Brokers Association, John Howard Society and Native Counselling Services of Alberta to address root causes of ocial disorder and gang activity. WrapED aims to reduce youth justice involvement and promote safer and stronger communities for youth. | Edmonton and surrounding communities | In-person | https://www.reachedmonton.ca/copy-of-initative-page-template-1 | Free | Youth aged 12-24 | |
| Crime Prevention | Camrose Open Door Association (The Open Doors) | The Open Doors Crime Prevention Program provides integrated justice prevention supports for youth and adults (16+) involved in the justice system. Delivered through the Integrated Response Hub and in partnership with the RCMP, the program addresses underlying barriers to justice involvement by connecting individuals to housing, mental health, addiction, and other essential services. The initiative supports compliance with legal requirements, reduces repeat justice involvement, and promotes safer communities through a culturally responsive, community-based approach. | Camrose | In-person | https://www.theopendoors.ca/contact- the-open-doors | Free | Individuals 16+ | |
| Crime Prevention | The John Howard Society of Grande Prairie | Tabono 2.0 strengthens supports for youth aged 12–17 at the Tabono Centre, which promotes resilience and leadership through group-based programs in social-emotional learning, life skills, arts and culture, leadership, health and recreation, and vocational skills. The initiative introduces the Wraparound model to set goals, assess risks, and build support networks; expands access to mental health supports; and provides expert facilitation and resources to enrich learning. Tabono 2.0 addresses key barriers and enhances capacity for individualized, inclusive support. | Grande Prairie | In-person | https://johnhowardgp.ca/contact-us | Free | Youth aged 12-17 | |
| Crime Prevention | Lloydminster Interval Home Society | The Lloydminster Community Youth Centre (LCYC) Recreation and Support Program serves youth ages 12–18 by building protective factors to help them resist the risks of adolescence. Based in the community, the program provides emotional and social support, recreation and cultural activities, wellness resources, transportation, and hot meals for youth facing economic and social challenges. The LCYC Outreach Program extends these supports through one-on-one assistance and school-based information sessions. Key partners include local schools, RCMP, health services, the Lloydminster Native Friendship Centre, and community elders. | Lloydminster | In-Person | https://www.lcyc.cc/join | Free | Youth ages 12-18 |