Organizations

Here are some locally-found organizations that provide a variety of support systems, especially for students and youth.

Button: Community Helpers Program

Focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention skills

Button: Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)

Gives financial, legal, and emotional support to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones

Button: Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS)

Provides immediate and low-barrier shelter and support for youth


Button: Zebra Child Protection Centre

Works towards supporting children who have experienced abuse

Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton - Girls Empowered and Strong

Aims to prevent future involvement for youth in the criminal legal system

Button: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada

A community of peers mentoring children from diverse backgrounds

Button: Clean Scene

Provides drug awareness and prevention programs for youth, as well as recovery supports for those already at risk