Youth Supports
Alberta Health Services | Child & Youth Addiction & Mental Health Services
780-538-5162 | Nordic Court #400, 10014 – 99th Street
Addiction Services offers information, prevention programs, outpatient counselling, tobacco reduction & cessation, Youth Detox & Stabilization, and the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs program.
Mental Health offers individual psychotherapy, child management counselling, behaviour therapy, critical incident stress debriefing, post-disaster crisis counselling, and community outreach services for children.
Youth Drop-in Support Group – Thursdays
This weekly drop-in group is an opportunity for youth ages 13-17 to support one another and share experiences that matter to them in a supportive and encouraging environment. Parental/Guardian consent is required prior to attending first meeting. Free pizza provided on the 1st Thursday of every month! Please phone 780-402-1579 for further information.
When: Every Thursday
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: 10014 99th Street (NEW location)
Alberta Health Services | Opioids & Youth: Information for Youth and Families | Online Directory
Here you will find resources and tools to help raise awareness, give education, and stop the stigma (prejudice and discrimination) of opioid use.
Phone: 587-771-0112 | Email: info@chytc.ca
Led by the Horse Lake First Nation for Treaty 6, 7, and 8. This culturally rooted centre offers Indigenous youth a safe space for healing and learning. Please phone or visit their website for more information and to view the intake form.Cariboo Child & Youth Centre
780-814-7223 | 3rd Floor, PACE Building, 10031 103rd Avenue
The Caribou Child & Youth Centre serves children and youth (under 18) who have experiences sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect. They have a committed, comprehensive multidisciplinary team that works together to provide the best possible services for children and their families. Our team consists of: RCMP, Child Family Services, PACE, Victim Services, and Crown Prosecutor.
Centre for Young Parents
780-538-3854 | Email: pregnantandparentingteens@gmail.com | 9625 Prairie Road
The Centre for Young Parents is a local non-profit and registered charity that supports pregnant and parenting young families (under 20 at the time of pregnancy and until the child reaches 6).
Cool Aid Society | Child, Tween & Teen Drop-in Programs
E-mail: info@coolaidsociety.ca
Southside Center | 9645 Prairie Road | 780-357-9354
The After School program is designed for children in grades 1-7. The main focus is to promote mental health awareness in youth, while also providing a space for them to learn and grow.
Additional programs include the Community Helpers Program and the Career and Life Management Program
Family Education Society | Empathy Project & Rainbows Program
780-830-0920 | Email: cayprograms@gpfes.com
- The Empathy Project provides programming for children (5-7, 8-12) and youth (13-17) explores the following topics: empathy, respect, culture, conflict resolution, and bullying.
- Rainbows: Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms is to assist children in developing the tools, knowledge, and skills to practice self-care and learn healthy ways to cope when life seems overwhelming.
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre | On-Campus Friendship Centre (Circle of Indigenous College Students)
780-539-2092 | Email: oncampusfriendshipcentre@nwpolytech.ca | Room B205, 10726 106th Avenue
The On-Campus Friendship Centre is open to all students and provides a warm, welcoming environment for students to connect with each other, meet faculty and staff, or seek out existing community support to help adjust to post-secondary life and life in a new city.
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre | Pitone Youth Group
780-532-5722 | E-mail: nataschaokimaw@gpfriendship.com | 10507 98th Avenue
A program for youth aged 12 – 17 in partnership with the Indigenous Health Allicance and One Window Resource. The program focuses on health, sexuality, culture, and youth issues.
Grande Prairie Youth Help Site | Online Directory
An online directory of different community resources and supports available to Youth in Grande Prairie.
Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North | Solstice Integrated Wellness Centre
780-567-3128 | solsticepm@mpcssn.com
A structured, immersive two week program for youth presenting any variety of addictionor mental health concerns. This program focuses on major life areas, stages of change, and healthy coping skills in a residential environment.
Northreach Society | LGBTQ Youth Mentor
780-538-3388 | E-mail: youthmentor@northreach.ca | NEW Location: #101/202 – 9728 101 Avenue (Aberdeen Centre)
The LGBTQ Youth Mentor supports identifying youth in Grande Prairie through gender and sexual diversity education, one-on-one support, and a once per week drop-in.
Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention | Youth Programs
780-539-6680 | E-mail: info@sp-rc.ca | #200, 10014 99th Street
Formerly known as the Breakfast Club, the Gryphon Youth Group (Grades 7 – 12) and the Phoenix Youth Group (Grades 4 – 6) are co-ed programs for youth who would like to gain valuable skills to help with things like feelings, stress, self-esteem, and relationships.
Sunrise House | Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter
Open 24 Hours a Day | 780-539-3287 | NEW Location: 10702 110th Street Grande Prairie, AB
Provides emergency shelter to youth ages 12-17 who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless. Sunrise House provides a safe and supportive environment encouraging healthy decision making and strengthening coping skills. Please note that they are now located south of the new hospital on 110th street across the street from the Great Northern Casino.
Kickstand Connect | Lower Level of Sunrise House
10702 110th Street Grande Prairie, AB
Open to all youth ages 12-24:
- Hang out in spaces with youth-friendly activities and free workshops.
- Dedicated spaces for music, tech, calming, sensory, counselling, health services, games, and more.
- Youth and professional staff offering social connections, mental health supports, employment help, health and wellness, and peer support.