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Youth and Family Support Works with low-income families and their preschool children to achieve success in learning and life. Provides a comprehensive preschool and a parent education and support program. Has volunteer opportunities. Address: 103-5104 82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6B 0E6 Telephone: 780-461-5353 Fax: 780-469-0423 E-Mail: abchs@abcheadstart.org 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: 12 Floor Sterling Place, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2N2 Telephone: 780-422-3004 Fax: 780-422-3071 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, AB, T5B 2G7 Telephone: 780-477-6648 Fax: 780-479-6199 E-Mail: reception@bcrsociety.ab.ca 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, AB, T5P 1P2 Telephone: 780-481-3451 Fax: 780-481-3509 E-Mail: baths@bentarrow.ca 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, AB, T5H 1P6 Telephone: 780-424-8181 Fax: 780-426-6689 E-Mail: bbbs@bbbsedmonton.org Bosco Homes Boys and Girls Clubs of Edmonton Operates six full time and three part time clubs. The clubs offer 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, AB, T5H 1G1 Telephone: 780-422-6038 Fax: 780-426-6216 E-Mail: info@bgce.ca Braemar School Offers a specialized school program for parenting and pregnant teens 13-19 years. Includes all the core courses students need for a high school diploma as well as a selection of CTS courses. Also provides counselling, legal aid and a medical facility. The school is part of the Edmonton Public School system. Address: 9359 67A Street, Edmonton, AB, T6B 1R7 Telephone: 780-468-3000 Fax: 780-468-4949 E-Mail: braemarschool@epsb.ab.ca Prairies/NWT/Nunavut Regional Office CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Provides community-based mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. Has volunteer opportunities. Address: CASA Centre, 10645 63 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6H 1P7 Telephone: 780-438-0011 Fax: 780-437-6133 E-Mail: info@casaservices.org 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. Address: 305-12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5M 2N4 Mailing Address: PO Box 3494, Spruce Grove, AB, T7M 2N4 Telephone: 780-488-0036 780-886-8692 (cell phone) Toll Free: 1-866-481-DRUB (3784) Fax: 780-488-8821 E-Mail: info@cleanscene.ca Fusion Youth and Community Society of Canada Non-denominational Christian organization that provides activities for families including community festivals, schools work, youth cafes, adventured-based day trips, and various training opportunities. Has volunteer opportunities. Address: 16030 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5P 0S3 Telephone: 780-481-7333 Fax: 780-421-7304 E-Mail: info@fusioncanada.ca Girl Guides of Canada - Edmonton Area Prepares girls and young women 5 – 17 to become responsible citizens able to give leadership and service to their community. Programs include Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, and Trex. Has volunteer opportunities. Address: 11404 142 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5M 1V1 Toll Free: 1-800-565-8111 Fax: 780-453-1155 E-Mail: admin@guidesedmonton.ab.ca 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, AB, T5H 2B2 Mailing Address: PO Box 62013, Edmonton, AB, T5M 4B5 Telephone: 780-421-8811 Bonnie Kurien 780-970-4982 Wallis Kendal’s cell Fax: 780-421-9776 E-Mail: admin@ihuman.org 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, AB, T5C 2A4 Telephone: 780-478-5396 Fax: 780-478-1979 E-Mail: info@kara-frc.ca 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, Edmonton, AB, T6E 2C6 Telephone: 780-496-5947 Fax: 780-944-5566 E-Mail: osyc@telus.net Options Sexual Health Association Provides pro-choice, confidential, non-judgmental information, counseling and referrals on birth control, pregnancy options (adoptions, parenting, and abortion), post abortion support, and decision-making around issues of sexuality. Provides free pregnancy testing. Presents information on relationships, sexuality, contraception, and safer sex to community groups, schools, youth-serving agencies, etc. Has volunteer opportunities. Out is In PFLAG Edmonton Location: Pride Centre of Edmonton 9540 - 111 Avenue Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying Provides information and referral about family violence particularly intimate partner and child abuse, dating violence, and abuse of older adults; and information on Protection Against Family Violence Act; develops and distributes publications on family violence and bullying; provides information and referral on bullying prevention. Address: 6 FL Sterling Place 9940 106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2N2 Telephone: 780-422-5916 780-310-1818 Family Violence Information Line Fax: 780-427-2039 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, University of Alberta 8900 114 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2J7 Telephone: 780-492-HELP (4357) 24/7 780-492-7267 E-Mail: sdc@su.ualberta.ca Provides information and/or support services to individuals and families in need; operates 24-hour Distress Line and 211; offers suicide prevention education, suicide bereavement; provides no-fee Walk-In counseling; runs Youth One online community; runs Volunteer Edmonton; and publishes the Directory of Community Services. Has volunteer opportunities. Telephone: 780-482-0198 Fax: 780-488-1495 E-Mail: admin@thesupportnetwork.com Provides opportunities for physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual development in young people through recreational programming, social interactions, and by teaching scriptural principles. Offers leadership training, summer camps and weekend retreats. Address: 17408 108 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1E8 Telephone: 780-466-8530 The Youth Emergency Shelter Society The Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS) provides long and short-term residential programs for youth under 19 yrs with no viable living alternative; provides outreach, support line, family mediation, life skills training, referrals, school presentations, day programs, etc. Has volunteer opportunities. Address: 9310-82 (Whyte) Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5G8 Youth One has developed an interactive and comprehensive on-line network that supports and strengthens youth initiatives, and connects to youth resources. Youth One fosters an environment for individuals to become connective, active and vibrant citizens in the youth community. Youth Safe Youth Understanding Youth is a volunteer grassroots community organization that has been in operation for over 10 years. The goal of YUY has always been a simple one: to ensure that regardless of what is happening in the lives of young people, they will know that there is always a safe space for them for at least two hours each week. Telephone: 780-492-0772 - Fax: 780-492-2024 E-Mail: info@yuyedm.ca |
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