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.

Mental Health

• CASA Mental Health offers free mental health services for children and youth ages 3-17.

• Alberta Health Services child and youth intake is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 825-402-6799.

• Kickstand provides services and resources for youth, young adults, and parents and caregivers in Alberta.

• Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 mental health support to young people.

• Saffron Centre provides services and supports to those impacted by sexual violence.

• Counselling provides same-day services for all life's challenges and is pay what you can, ranging from $0-$150.

• Rapid Access Counselling provides you and your family with supportive free counselling.

Healthy development for children

• Ages and Stages Questionnaire provides resources on child development from ages 0 to 18.

• Alberta Health Services sessions YouTube channel host a variety of educational videos.

• Strong Minds, Strong Kids helps kids build mental health skills and resilience.

• Health for Two Network provides extra support to have a healthy pregnancy. Call 780-416-6730 to learn more

• Child Mind Institute offers free support for families and children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Programs

• Family Resource Network program calendar offers a variety of educational programs for parents, families, youth and children.

• Community Events calendar offers a variety of events happening in the community.

• Recreation and culture programs are available for individuals of all ages and stages.

• Adult educational programs calendar has a variety of educational programs for seniors, adults and parents and caregivers.

Community organizations

• Child and Youth Coalition is a collection of community organizations County departments that supports children, youth, and families in the County.

• Children and Family Services offers a range of supports and resources for children, youth and families.

• Boys and Girls Club Strathcona provides educational and social programs and services to children and youth in the County.

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters connects youth with adult volunteers to empower and build potential in young people.

• Primary Care Network (PCN) offers a range of programs and classes to Albertans to learn and maintain healthy living skills and habits.

• Strathcona County Health Unit offers local health services such as immunization, health education/counselling, referrals, health screening and more.

• Strathcona County Library offers a range of services, programs and resources for all ages.

• 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

• Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools.

• Alternative school options provides a lookup tool for Alberta schools and authorities. 

• Home Education lists options and related responsibilities for home education in Grades 1 to 12 in Alberta.

• Mental Health Capacity Building provides in-school support for children and community in building resilience, skills and connection. 

• Child care page helps parents and caregivers find child care and learn more about resources and supports.

• Transit for youth provides transportation information for students attending schools within Strathcona County and Edmonton.

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