Resources for Indigenous Children & Youth

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Urgent Supports

Hope for Wellness Help Line

Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada
1-855-242-3310
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Additional Supports & Programs

Miskanawah

Regional After-Hours Youth Support (RAYS)
RAYS helps clients in crisis during evening and weekend hours, providing intervention, one-to-one support, and crisis services
Call: 403-247-5003 Ext. 1
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Diamond Willow Youth Lodge
Safe, welcoming place for youth between the ages of 12 - 29 to drop-in or participate in a variety of programs and activities
Call: 403-247-5003 Ext. 1
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Trellis Society

The Iiyika’kimaat Program
After-school program for Indigenous youth, ages 12-21, with culturally-relevant and leadership-specific components and activities
Call: 403-813-1012
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Métis Calgary Family Services

Ke Mama Nnanik Family Program
Delivers Indigenous parent/child development programming to the Calgary community
Call: 403-240-4642
Email: mail@mcfs.ca
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Native Network Family Wellness Services
Early child development, parent education, family support services, and information and referrals for parent support and child development programs in the community
Call: 403-240-4642
Email: mail@mcfs.ca
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Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth

Indigenous Inclusion Program
A weekly after school program that supports Indigenous youth to engage on a healing journey, and feel more included in their school and community
Call: 403-233-8225
Email: info@usay.ca
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Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society

Child Support
One-to-one counselling and support to children impacted by violence or bullying
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Youth Mentorship Program
Offered for youth ages 13-17, this program consists of traditional aboriginal teachings, cultural awareness and support, physical wellness and recreational events, as well as covers teen-related topics such as healthy relationships, bullying, violence prevention, etc.
Call: 403-531-1880 Ext. 109
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Youth & Family Support Program
This program covers family traditions, cultural enrichment, and recreational, school and personal supports
Call: 403-531-1880 Ext. 110 or 111
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Closer to Home

Walk'n Talk Mentoring
Free child and youth mentoring in Airdrie for ages 8-15, providing personalized in-person sessions
Email: registration@closertohome.com
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One-On-One Support
Individualized support that involves skill-building, discussing family conflict, goal setting, connecting with culture and more
Call: 403-615-8598
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Hull Services

Braiding the Sweetgrass
Supports Indigenous families in Calgary to help prevent the transmission of intergenerational trauma to their children and future generations through group gatherings, home visits, cultural ceremonies, social gatherings and Elder support
Call: 403-207-2533
Email: vsipos@hullservices.ca
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