1.877.OUT.IS.OK
A toll-free, twenty-four hour support/crisis line operated by Distress Centre Calgary to support sexual minority and questioning youth. (1-877-688-4765)
Alberta Children’s Services
Offers a range of services and programs for children and families; supports families and communities, enabling them to provide nurturing, safe environments for their children while breaking the cycles of family violence, abuse and poverty that prevent some children from being strong, sound individuals; works on behalf of Child and Family Services Authorities.
Address: 12th Floor 9940-106 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-422-3004
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-384-KIDS
AltView
A social and support group fro LGBTQ youth in Strathcona County
Ben Calf Robe Society
Provides Aboriginal children and their families with holistic education, supportive social services, and programs of cultural relevance. Has volunteer opportunities.
Address: 12046 77 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-477-6648
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
Provides direction and support for a variety of services targeting Aborginal children, youth, and their families. All programs have been designed specifically for the target group and are based on the teachings and traditions of Aboriginal people which include Status, Metis, Inuit, and anyone of Aboriginal ancestry. A Youth Advisory Council provides feedback to the staff and Society about the important issues facing youth in today’s society.
Address: 2 Floor, 10117 150 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-481-3451
Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area
Community-supported, mentor-based organization committed to the health development of children in need and their families through one-on-one volunteer relationships and other related programs. Matching Program matches kids with screened adults in the community and in schools. Matches parents with mentors through Roots and Wings program. Other mentoring opportunities available. Has volunteer opportunities.
Address: 10135 89 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-424-8181
Bosco Homes
Bosco Homes is a charitable, non-profit society dedicated to serving children, adolescents, adults and families who struggle with emotional, developmental and/or psychiatric disorders.
Phone: 780-440-0708 ext. 0 for reception
Boys and Girls Clubs of Edmonton
Offers social work support (Community Outreach services), facilitated Parenting Support Groups (Parent Talk) and many recreational activities including summer fun at Camp Discovery. Other programs and services include Group care, supported Independent living programs for teens (Turning Points), Crisis Intervention and various Aboriginal programs. Has volunteer opportunities.
Address: 9425 109A Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: 780-422-6038
Camp fYrefly
Camp fYrefly is Canada’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited and queer youth leadership retreat.
Canada World Youth
Prairies/NWT/Nunavut Regional Office
Phone: 1-800-605-3526
CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health
Provides community-based mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. Has volunteer opportunities.
Address: #406, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 – 109 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-438-0011
E-Mail: info@casaservices.org
Clean Scene Network for Youth
Provides a drug prevention program directed at students in grades 7 – 12 across Alberta and N.W.T. Offers school and community drug prevention forums, peer support clubs and a referral service for youth needing treatment. There is also a parent component to the forums.
Phone: 780 488-0036
iHuman Youth Society
Works with at-risk youth by providing an opportunity to express themselves through the arts (music, painting, drama, writing, etc.)
Address: 10231 95 Street, Edmonton
Phone: 780-421-8811
Inner City Youth Housing Project
Provides safe housing and designated services for inner-city/street-involved youth 12-18
Office: 780-479-1404
Referrals: 780-479-7075
KARA Family Resource Centre
Promotes the healthy development of children by empowering families. Provides safe environments and programming to enhance the self-esteem and independence of families, through parent education, family supports, information and referral services and early childhood programming. Operates the Parent Link Centre for North East Edmonton. Has volunteer opportunities.
Address: 6717 132 Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: 780-478-5396
Kids Help Phone
A free, 24 hour anonymous phone and web counselling, referral and information service. For children and youth with concerns such as relationships, substance abuse, violence, and suicide.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Old Strathcona Youth Society
A multi-agency project dedicated to being a street-level resource to youth in the Whyte Avenue area; services include access to resources such as AADAC, Terra, STD Clinic, Child and Family Services Authority (FKA Child Welfare), housing and employment searches; workshops; and information and referral to community resources; has volunteer opportunities.
Address: 10325 83 Avenue
Phone: 780-496-5947
OUTreach
The University of Alberta’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight-allied group. OUTreach acts as an information medium, social group, a place to meet friends, gain support and to be yourself. Our group is member driven and is open to all suggestions for activities.
Peer Support Centre
Volunteers trained in listening, communication, and referral skills provide confidential and non-judgmental listening and support for those in crisis or distress. Offers services over the phone, online or in-person. Has volunteer opportunities.
Address: Room 030-N Students’ Union Building (8900 114 Street), University of Alberta, Edmonton
The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities
Seeks to prevent bullying and violence by supporting the development of positive social, emotional and moral development among children, youth and the adult role models in their lives.
Youth Emergency Shelter
Provides young people in crisis with immediate support in a residential environment. There are four programs in place which provide residential care, support services, education and training to youth at risk.
Address: 9310-82 (Whyte) Avenue, Edmonton
Phone: 780-468-7070
Youth Safe
Online resource directory for Alberta youth
Youth Understanding Youth
A social and support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer, and Questioning youth under 25 years old.