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Strathcona County provides a range of supports and services for parents, children and families. Call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044 to learn more.
On this page
Mental Health
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CASA Mental Health offers free mental health services for children and youth ages 3-17.
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Alberta Health Services child and youth intake is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 825-402-6799.
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Kickstand provides services and resources for youth, young adults, and parents and caregivers in Alberta.
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Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 mental health support to young people.
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Saffron Centre provides services and supports to those impacted by sexual violence.
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Counselling provides same-day services for all life's challenges and is pay what you can, ranging from $0-$150.
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Rapid Access Counselling provides you and your family with supportive free counselling.
Healthy development for children
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Ages and Stages Questionnaire provides resources on child development from ages 0 to 18.
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Alberta Health Services sessions YouTube channel host a variety of educational videos.
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Strong Minds, Strong Kids helps kids build mental health skills and resilience.
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Health for Two Network provides extra support to have a healthy pregnancy. Call 780-416-6730 to learn more
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Child Mind Institute offers free support for families and children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
Programs
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Family Resource Network program calendar offers a variety of educational programs for parents, families, youth and children.
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Community Events calendar offers a variety of events happening in the community.
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Recreation and culture programs are available for individuals of all ages and stages.
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Adult educational programs calendar has a variety of educational programs for seniors, adults and parents and caregivers.
Community organizations
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Child and Youth Coalition is a collection of community organizations County departments that supports children, youth, and families in the County.
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Children and Family Services offers a range of supports and resources for children, youth and families.
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Boys and Girls Club Strathcona provides educational and social programs and services to children and youth in the County.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters connects youth with adult volunteers to empower and build potential in young people.
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Primary Care Network (PCN)Â offers a range of programs and classes to Albertans to learn and maintain healthy living skills and habits.
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Strathcona County Health Unit offers local health services such as immunization, health education/counselling, referrals, health screening and more.
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Strathcona County Library offers a range of services, programs and resources for all ages.
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Strathcona Next Gen is a youth-led group in Strathcona County that works to shape the future of their community.
Schools, child care and transit
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Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools.
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Alternative school options provides a lookup tool for Alberta schools and authorities.Â
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Home Education lists options and related responsibilities for home education in Grades 1 to 12 in Alberta.
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Mental Health Capacity Building provides in-school support for children and community in building resilience, skills and connection.Â
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Child care page helps parents and caregivers find child care and learn more about resources and supports.
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Transit for youth provides transportation information for students attending schools within Strathcona County and Edmonton.
Connections Guide
NEW • FCS Connections Guide
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2024 Spring/Summer Guide
Browse through the Family and Community Services Connections guide to see community programs and services.
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Contact us
Family and Community Services
Address:
Second floor, East Wing Community Centre
401 Festival Lane
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 5P7
Phone: 780-464-4044
Fax: 780-449-1220
Email: familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca