WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
Resources available at the school:
Stop by Student Services at St. Joes and talk to one of your school counsellors.
We can offer assistance and if needed, refer you to other resource people in our school and community.
We have a team of people who work with our students--including an Alberta Health Services addictions worker, a school nurse, a therapist from Alberta Mental Health, a therapist from Student Health program, a student support worker from Catholic Family Services, a Child and Family Services worker, a FNMI worker and a school resource officer from the RCMP.
Here is a list of other resources:
24 HOUR SUPPORT LINES
Kids Help Phone 1‐800‐668‐6868 or online at www.kidshelpphone.ca
Distress Line 1‐877‐321‐2747
Bullying Helpline 1‐888‐456‐2323
Family Violence Info Line 780‐310‐1818
Health Link 1‐866‐408‐5465
Mental Health Help Line 1‐877‐303‐2642
COMMUNITY RESOURCES (GRANDE PRAIRIE)
Addictions and Mental Health 780-538-6330
24 hour Help Line 1-866-332-2322
Aberdeen Centre 3rd Floor, 9728 Montrose Avenue, Grande Prairie
Dedicated to helping adolescents develop a lifestyle free from the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. We work with youth, their families, key influencers, professionals and the larger community to address a full range of information, prevention and treatment concerns related to adolescents and addictions.
Alberta Mental Health Services 780‐538‐5160
Nordic Court, 10014 99 Street, Grande Prairie
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
Alberta Mental Health Walk‐In Clinic
9 am ‐ 3 pm Thursdays (Children/Adult) at Nordic Court (10014 - 99 Street, Grande Prairie)
Single therapy session, priority order
Ongoing consultation can be accessed through the Intake Worker
Catholic Family Services 780‐532‐9381
9902‐ 101 Street, # 1 lower level, Grande Prairie www.cfsgp.com
Individual counselling (to help to resolve personal and relationship problems)
Educational workshops
Provides support for children and families accessed through schools (through Family/Community LIaison program)
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
780‐513‐4352
Information online at www.cmha.ca
Cool‐Aid 780‐532‐9004
2 locations; Hillside and Southside Centre, Grande Prairie
Childrens programs and teen program runs every week. Call for days/times and location.
Participants 13‐17 years old require permission slips
Crime Prevention Youth Intervention Program, G.P 780‐830‐7094
Contact Dawn Elliot
http://www.cityofgp.com/index.aspx?page=440
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 780‐532‐5722
10505 - 98 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Aboriginal Youth Programs on Mondays 6 pm to 8 pm
Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS)
Contact Tanya Wald 780‐539‐3287 or www.sunrisehouse.ca
9309 - 109 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Intake for the shelter is between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily (for youth ages 12 - 17 years old)
You can just show up during intake but they appreciate it if you can call ahead
P.A.C.E. Sexual Assault Centre 780‐539‐6692
(Providing Assistance, Counselling and Education)
http://grandeprairie.aasac.ca/about.php
10031 - 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Society for Support to Pregnant and Parenting Teens
780‐538‐3854
http://www.teenparents.ca/
Lions Learning Centre, 9625 Prairie Rd., Grande Prairie (near the Dave Barr arena)
Open to all youth under 21 who are expecting, or already parenting, and need support
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre (SPRC)780‐539‐6680
Monday‐Friday, 9am – 5pm
Anyone can call in for support, or for resources to support others
Breakfast Club, contact Crystal at 780‐539‐7142
Weekend retreats for 13 ‐17 yrs & One day workshops for 9 ‐12 yrs
Youth learn coping techniques, make friends and have fun
Odyssey House G.P. Crisis 780‐532‐2672 or Business line 780‐538‐1332(Women's Emergency Shelter)
Provide emergency shelter for women and children in need
Provide support for families affected by violence
Raise awareness and educate the community about family violence
ALSO, CLICK BELOW TO LINK TO LISTING OF RESOURCES ON THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE WEBSITE:
CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE YOUTH SERVICES
Stop by Student Services at St. Joes and talk to one of your school counsellors.
We can offer assistance and if needed, refer you to other resource people in our school and community.
We have a team of people who work with our students--including an Alberta Health Services addictions worker, a school nurse, a therapist from Alberta Mental Health, a therapist from Student Health program, a student support worker from Catholic Family Services, a Child and Family Services worker, a FNMI worker and a school resource officer from the RCMP.
Here is a list of other resources:
24 HOUR SUPPORT LINES
Kids Help Phone 1‐800‐668‐6868 or online at www.kidshelpphone.ca
Distress Line 1‐877‐321‐2747
Bullying Helpline 1‐888‐456‐2323
Family Violence Info Line 780‐310‐1818
Health Link 1‐866‐408‐5465
Mental Health Help Line 1‐877‐303‐2642
COMMUNITY RESOURCES (GRANDE PRAIRIE)
Addictions and Mental Health 780-538-6330
24 hour Help Line 1-866-332-2322
Aberdeen Centre 3rd Floor, 9728 Montrose Avenue, Grande Prairie
Dedicated to helping adolescents develop a lifestyle free from the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. We work with youth, their families, key influencers, professionals and the larger community to address a full range of information, prevention and treatment concerns related to adolescents and addictions.
Alberta Mental Health Services 780‐538‐5160
Nordic Court, 10014 99 Street, Grande Prairie
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
Alberta Mental Health Walk‐In Clinic
9 am ‐ 3 pm Thursdays (Children/Adult) at Nordic Court (10014 - 99 Street, Grande Prairie)
Single therapy session, priority order
Ongoing consultation can be accessed through the Intake Worker
Catholic Family Services 780‐532‐9381
9902‐ 101 Street, # 1 lower level, Grande Prairie www.cfsgp.com
Individual counselling (to help to resolve personal and relationship problems)
Educational workshops
Provides support for children and families accessed through schools (through Family/Community LIaison program)
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
780‐513‐4352
Information online at www.cmha.ca
Cool‐Aid 780‐532‐9004
2 locations; Hillside and Southside Centre, Grande Prairie
Childrens programs and teen program runs every week. Call for days/times and location.
Participants 13‐17 years old require permission slips
Crime Prevention Youth Intervention Program, G.P 780‐830‐7094
Contact Dawn Elliot
http://www.cityofgp.com/index.aspx?page=440
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 780‐532‐5722
10505 - 98 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Aboriginal Youth Programs on Mondays 6 pm to 8 pm
Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS)
Contact Tanya Wald 780‐539‐3287 or www.sunrisehouse.ca
9309 - 109 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Intake for the shelter is between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily (for youth ages 12 - 17 years old)
You can just show up during intake but they appreciate it if you can call ahead
P.A.C.E. Sexual Assault Centre 780‐539‐6692
(Providing Assistance, Counselling and Education)
http://grandeprairie.aasac.ca/about.php
10031 - 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Society for Support to Pregnant and Parenting Teens
780‐538‐3854
http://www.teenparents.ca/
Lions Learning Centre, 9625 Prairie Rd., Grande Prairie (near the Dave Barr arena)
Open to all youth under 21 who are expecting, or already parenting, and need support
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre (SPRC)780‐539‐6680
Monday‐Friday, 9am – 5pm
Anyone can call in for support, or for resources to support others
Breakfast Club, contact Crystal at 780‐539‐7142
Weekend retreats for 13 ‐17 yrs & One day workshops for 9 ‐12 yrs
Youth learn coping techniques, make friends and have fun
Odyssey House G.P. Crisis 780‐532‐2672 or Business line 780‐538‐1332(Women's Emergency Shelter)
Provide emergency shelter for women and children in need
Provide support for families affected by violence
Raise awareness and educate the community about family violence
ALSO, CLICK BELOW TO LINK TO LISTING OF RESOURCES ON THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE WEBSITE:
CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE YOUTH SERVICES