18 AND UNDER. Youth. Directory

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1 18 AND UNDER Youth Directory

2 We CAn Help 24 Hour Emergency Numbers 1 Quick Reference 2 Clothing & Household Goods 4 Community Supports & Services 5 Education 10 Employment & Training 11 Food 12 Health, Wellness & Safety 13 Housing 15 Emergency Housing 16 Legal Services 17 Recreation & Leisure 18 Transportation 22 Youth Groups 23 2 Volunteerism 24

3 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire, Police, Ambulance PADIS: Poison and Drug 911 Information Service Addiction Help Line A Safe Place Bullying Helpline Undisclosed address --Sherwood Park emergency shelter for women and children to a maximum of Children s Mental 21 days. Health Crisis Line (mobile) Sexual Assault Crisis Line Child Abuse Hotline Edmonton and Area The Support Network Child & Family Services --Community resource information Authority Crisis Unit --Child protection Victim Services gov.ab.ca --Support for crime victims The Distress Line (HELP) /7 Rescue Van HEALTHLink Alberta --Through Hope Mission --Health questions --Helps with emergency homelessness, street outreach Call 911 for the van Kids Help Phone

4 Quick Reference REsources not 24 hour Alberta Health Services Mental Health helpline 1 (877) Addiction helpline Crisis/distress line Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County --Low cost, free activities Dial-A-Bus --After 7 p.m., regular bus fares apply RIDE (7433) Edmonton and Area Child & Family Service Authority (Sherwood Park) --Child protection, can t be or don t feel safe at home, family support RCMP non-emergency Administration Call or text concerns SAFFRON Centre --Support to persons who have suffered from or been impacted by sexual assult, abuse, and/or violence Strathcona County Family & Community Services --Counselling, parent/teen conflict, youth outreach Strathcona County Information & Volunteer Centre U Turn for Youth --Addiction recovery support group Youth Empowerment & Support Services (Edmonton) --Emergency accommodation

5 WE CAN HELP Supports are available Family and Community Services

6 clothing & Household goods The Clothing Nook O.L.P.H Church, 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park 1: p.m. --1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from September to June. --Provides clothing for those in need within Strathcona County County Clothes-Line 201 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park --Resale of donated goods (e.g. clothing, toys, household items) at affordable prices to the public. Referred clients shop free. --Vouchers are available through Strathcona County Family and Community Services, A Safe Place, Strathcona Food Bank and Alberta Works IVC Gowns4Grads Salvation Army Thrift Store 10 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park --Gently used clothing, footwear, kitchen ware, small appliances, sporting goods, furniture, toys and books at reasonable prices Clothing 4

7 Community Support & Services Addiction Services Youth Counselling (Sherwood Park) --Offers counselling and support for youth who are involved with, or impacted by someone using drugs, alcohol, and/or gambling abuse or addiction. 1 (866) (24 hour Help Line) Al-Anon/Ala-Teen --For teens who have been affected by a parent s, family member s or friend s drinking problem. Ala-Teen meetings (in person) - Tuesday at 7 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park Ala-Teen chat meetings (online) - Sunday at 7 p.m. --Chat online with certified Al-Anon member; valid address is required. 1 (888 ) chat.alateen.net altview Foundation #36, 2016 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park (Franklin s Inn) --The altview Foundation offers peer support and discussion groups for gender variant and sexual minority youth LGBT (5428) Armoury Resource Centre (Edmonton) Avenue, Edmonton --Hosts a variety of programming and specialized services for youth in difficult situations including basic medical care, counselling and education programs Ext

8 Big Brothers Big Sisters Trillium Centre, 121 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park --Matches boys and girls, ages 6-16, with adults for one to one community based mentoring. --Provides in-school mentoring at select schools Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park --After school, spring break and summer camp programs for children and youth. Teen nights also offered CASA 9400 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health --Community-focused provider of mental health services for infants, children, and adolescents and their families Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Authority Sherwood Park office 121 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Receives reports of child neglect or abuse and provide services to families where children are in need of protection

9 RCMP and Enforcement Services - Strathcona County 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. --Coordinates the DARE and School Resource Officer programs. --Gives a variety of presentations (drug and alcohol awareness, bullying and promoting the RCMP as a career). Non Emergency (Administration) (Call or Text Concerns) Robin Hood Association Children & Youth Community Centre 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park --Provides services to people with developmental disabilities, including respite, social, recreational and vocational opportunities SAFFRON Centre #44, 48 Brentwood Boulevard, Sherwood Park Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Provides counselling and therapeutic services to victims of trauma and abuse related to sexual violence. --Provides public education to students, parents, educators, other professionals and community members Strathcona County Community Mediation Society 501 Festival Avenue (2 nd floor), Sherwood Park --Can assist youth in conflict situations with their parents, peers, organizations, etc. and offers conflict resolution workshops

10 Strathcona County Family and Community Services 200, 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --A wide range of programs and services that strive to improve the quality of life for all residents. --Counselling Services offers information and provides support to youth and their families. Based on a sliding fee scale. --Parent Teen Conflict Resolution offers assistance to youth and their parents who are experiencing conflict. --Family School Liaison Workers are available to assist youth in school, and their families, when they are having issues that interfere with learning. --Strathcona County Youth Council is a group of volunteer youth who build leadership skills while showing the positive impacts and roles youth can have in the community. --Trauma Support offers long term support for children who have witnessed/experience domestic violence or have mental health issues. --Youth Outreach provides support, connections to resources, advocacy and follow-up. --Youth Mentoring matches youth years old with an adult role model for mentorship and exploring career options Terra Centre (Edmonton) Street, Edmonton --Support programs and services for pregnant teens, teen moms, dads and their children

11 U-Turn for Youth Strathcona County Hall 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. (Bi-weekly) --Program of Parents Empowering Parents Society. Support group for youth to explore their substance use Youth Empowerment and Support Services (Edmonton) Avenue, Edmonton --Provides services to homeless youth including shelter, food, clothing and housing Community Support & Services 9

12 Education Elk Island Catholic Schools Education Centre 160 Festival Way, Sherwood Park --Catholic education community, committed to developing education opportunities where students gifts and talents are celebrated through lifelong spiritual and personal experiences Elk Island Public Schools Central Administration Building 683 Wye Road, Sherwood Park --One of the largest Alberta school divisions, they serve over 16,000 students Next Step Junior and Senior High 1604 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park - Provides students with a safe and comfortable environment, flexible schedules, one-on-one assistance for senior high credit courses for both full-time and part-time students Skills Training 10

13 Employment & Training Alberta Human Services --Income support, employment, financial and social support for unemployed or low income individuals and families. Sherwood Park Alberta Works Centre 105 Tailor Made Business Centre 85 Cranford Way, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Resource centre available, career and employment counselling, workshop referrals and work search assistance BGS Enterprises Inc. (Edmonton) 310, Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3S9 --Provides career management, employment counselling and job search training Career Planning- Alberta Learning Information Services --Provides information via internet and phone about career planning, education, jobs, scholarships and bursaries (career planning) (scholarship/bursaries) (student aid) Strathcona County Library 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park --Free in-house access to workshops, computers, wireless internet, resume/cover letter tutoring, programs and more. --Offers mobile access through the Bookmobile in rural communities

14 Food Chef s Choice Frozen Meals Information and Volunteer Centre 100 Ordze Avenue Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. --Frozen Meals available to residents of Strathcona County. Prices range from $4.50 $7.00, with gluten and lactose-free options available Strathcona Food Bank 255 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday, 9 a.m noon --Food for individuals and families with emergency food needs strathconafoodbank@shaw.ca Wecan Food Basket Parent Link Centre 3 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park --Bulk food buying program. Families pay $5 to join. Meat (3 cuts) $15.00, fruit/vegetables $10.00, complete order $ Food pick-up the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4-6 p.m. Order food once per month Meal Assistance

15 Health, Wellness & Safety Birth Control Centre (Edmonton) Seventh Street Plaza, 405 North Tower Street, Edmonton --Subsidized birth control and free condoms Brentwood Medical Walk-in Clinic 78 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. --Non-emergency medical attention for individuals who do not have access to a family doctor Dental Clinic - NAIT (Edmonton) The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Main campus Street, Edmonton --Low-cost dental services, provided by students under the supervision of a registered practitioner. --X-rays - ages 13+ (every 2-3 months) Teeth cleaning - ages 4-21 (May and June) Health First Strathcona Primary Care Centre Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park Open from 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight seven days a week. --Provides after hours care for illness and injuries that cannot wait (after 5:30 p.m.) (daytime) 13

16 Health for Two Strathcona County Health Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park --A free program to support healthy pregnancies and healthy babies and links to community resources. --Supplies milk coupons, prenatal vitamins and nutrition information, including books on pregnancy and newborn care. --Individual counselling with a community health nurse Health Link Alberta --Registered nurses provide services and health information about symptoms and concerns 24 hours a day, seven days a week. --Assists with finding a doctor LINK (5465) Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic (Edmonton) Jasper Avenue, Edmonton --The STI Clinic in Edmonton offers free and confidential assessment, testing, counselling and treatment for most sexually transmitted infections. --No appointment needed, walk-ins accepted. Age Sherwood Park Medicentre Bremner Drive, Sherwood Park Monday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. --Non-emergency medical attention for individuals who do not have access to a family doctor

17 Strathcona County Health Centre 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park --Provides health services such as immunization, speech and language, etc. --Focuses on health promotion, disease and injury prevention Strathcona County Hospital 9000 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park --The Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park delivers primary health care, community-based services and a 24-hour emergency department (Switchboard) Housing Alberta Works 105 Tailor Made Business Centre 85 Cranford Way, Sherwood Park --Information on housing, health benefits, and emergency funding. --Career and employment services including job hunting and employment training

18 Emergency Housing Hope Mission Youth Shelter (Edmonton) Avenue, Edmonton --Free overnight emergency accommodation service for youth aged years. --Food services, showers and basic hygiene products, informal counselling and crisis/suicide intervention Inner City Youth Housing Project (Edmonton) 9321 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton --Emergency and long-term housing and support services for youth aged 14-17, including assistance in transitioning to other housing. --Provides basic care, crisis intervention, counselling, goal planning, access to health care, substance abuse programs, education/training opportunities and other support services NOVA Rest Program (Edmonton) --3 beds for limited time, basic needs met while re-connecting with resources for youth age johnhoward.org/youth-programs/nova A Safe Place Undisclosed address --Sherwood Park emergency shelter for women and children to a maximum of 21 days Youth Empowerment and Support Services (Edmonton) Avenue, Edmonton --Long and short-term residential programs for youth under 21 years with no viable living alternative

19 Legal Services Elizabeth Fry Society (Edmonton) Avenue, Edmonton --Offers many programs and services to women and girls at risk of being criminalized. Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. -12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. -12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Closed on weekends Toll Free Hour Distress Line HELP (4357) Extra Judicial Sanctions Program Youth Justice 501 Festival Avenue, (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --Gives the opportunity for young offenders to make amends for their offence Legal Aid Alberta (Edmonton) Revillon Building, 300, Avenue, Edmonton --Legal services at reduced cost to low income persons in need of assistance with criminal and civil legal matters Legal Services 17

20 Recreation & Leisure Arts and Culture --Strathcona County offers a variety of visual and performing arts opportunities in the community. Festival Place 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park # 120, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park Smeltzer House Centre for Visual Arts 1 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park Brick Sports Central (Edmonton) Wayne Gretzky Drive North --Gently used sports equipment, must be referred by a professional in the community Elk Island National Park - Parks Canada Site 4, R.R.#1, Fort Saskatchewan --A place of nature, with an abundance of recreational activities available year-round. This beautiful oasis is home to herds of free roaming plains bison, wood bison, moose, deer and elk. Wildlife viewing, hiking, cross country skiing, picnicking or overnight camping; there is something for everyone

21 Everybody Gets to Play Recreation Access Program 200, 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor), Sherwood Park --No cost drop-in activities and registered programs at Strathcona County at a reduced rate. Apply through Strathcona County Family and Community Services Jump Start --Subsidized registration for sport and physical activity. Apply through Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture or Boys and Girls Club of Strathcona County Kidsport (Edmonton) Saville Community Sports Centre Ave, Edmonton --Helps families with registration fees for sports activities Special Olympics (Edmonton) Percy Page Centre, Groat Road, Edmonton --Promotes an active lifestyle and better quality of life for persons with intellectual disabilities through their participation in sport. Local programs include bowling, athletics and floor hockey

22 Strathcona County Library 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park --E-books, books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays and much more! Check out the Teenzone Strathcona County Museum and Archives 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park --Youth can assist with cataloging artifacts, involving both computer skills and some detective work! --Opportunities to help with tours, special events, and maintain the facilities Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture Recreation Centres Ardrossan Recreation Complex 80, 1st Avenue, Ardrossan 5.30 a.m p.m. --Walking track, wellness centre and skating Glen Allen Recreation Complex 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park 5:30 a.m p.m. --Drop in squash, fitness classes and public skating Kinsmen Leisure Centre 2001 Oak Street, Sherwood Park --Swimming lessons, recreational and lap swimming and aqua fitness classes

23 Millennium Place 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park 5 a.m p.m. --Swimming, skating, wellness centre, skate park and walking track. Youth Lounge and Gymnasium Sunday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 9 a.m p.m. Teen Only Youth Lounge Friday and Saturday 9 a.m p.m Strathcona Wilderness Centre Range Road 212, Ardrossan --Summer day camps, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and canoeing. --The Junior Leader program provides training and experience in exchange for help running youth programs Team Sports 21

24 Transportation Strathcona County Transit --Special passes are available for student transit users. --Dial A Bus Service after 7 p.m., regular bus fares apply. Everybody Rides Program --Monthly Strathcona Transit commuter bus pass at a reduced cost for eligible Strathcona County residents School Transportation (yellow bus) --Junior and Senior High School Student Pass is free to students who live beyond the 2.4 km walking distance of their designated school. Passes are valid for travel within Sherwood Park, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on school days. Check your local school for eligibility. Transit Subsidies 22

25 Youth Groups Strathcona County Youth Council 200, 501 Festival Avenue (2nd floor) Sherwood Park --Helps youth who live in Strathcona County develop leadership skills and show the positive impacts and roles youth can have in the community. --Mentored and supported by Strathcona County Family and Community Services Teen Advisory Club (TAC) Strathcona County Library Readmore Hall (1st floor), 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park September to May 3rd Wednesday of the month 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. --For teens ages years old to meet friends, have great discussions and voice their ideas for the library Youth Theatre Company Strathcona County Overacting Imaginations Ardrossan United Church 22 Main Street, Ardrossan --Produces youth written, youth performed social issue theatre entertainment taught by experienced professionals

26 Volunteer Leaders in Training - LIT --Leaders in training are teen leaders that help with Recreation, Parks and Culture summer programs in the area of preschool, youth and culture. --Develop skills, gain valuable work experience and learn to be a leader. --Play, have fun, make new friends and meet other LITs. --There are two LIT programs to participate in that will develop leadership skills. Choose from the Summer LIT Program and the Millennium Place LIT Program Strathcona County Information and Volunteer Centre 100 Ordze Avenue, Sherwood Park --Information on how youth can get involved with volunteering and give back to the community Wow is Now Team Capital Care Strathcona 12 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park --Junior high students are trained to interact with Alzheimer residents at local care facilities. There are games, crafts, songs and theme days. Karen Baxter: kbaxterclown@gmail.com 24

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28 QUESTIONS Family and Community Services Disclaimer: This directory is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be neither a fully authoritative nor an exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualification to provide such services. We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, nor shall we be held liable for any damage caused to any person, whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on the information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the programs and services provided. Printed June 2016