Resources

Alberta RCMP are hosting a recruiting event in honour of 50 years of women in police

Alberta RCMP are hosting a recruiting event in honour of 50 years of women in police

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Statements and publications

NACI recommendations

Canadian Immunization Guide

Fact Sheet – Statement Checklist

Youth Mental Health Support In Calgary

Viewpoints


Provided by: Closer to Home Community Services
Provides a program that aims to promote mental health awareness, break down the stigma of mental health, and work with teens ages 8-17 to create trauma-informed program plans that integrates the teaching family model.
Telephone: 403-543-0555
E-Mail: communityconnections@closertohome.com
E-Mail: mabma@closertohome.com
E-Mail: dmayer@closertohome.com
Website:

Child and Youth Programs
Provided by: Calgary Counselling Centre

Telephone: 833-827-4229
Telephone: contactus@calgarycounselling.com
Website for more information

Community Connect YYC

Connecteen
Provided by: Distress Centre Calgary

Community resources


Provides 24 hour teen support line
Telephone: 403-264-TEEN (8336) (24 Hour Crisis Line)
Text: 587-333-2724
E-Mail: ConnecTeen@distresscentre.com
Website: for more information

Wood’s Homes


A multi-service nationally recognized and accredited children’s mental health centre, that provides treatment and support to children, youth, and families
Telephone: 403-270-4102

Why are teen suicide and suicidal ideation on the rise? | therapist.com

https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Canada/Looking-for-a-Mental-Health-App-or-Website/index.php?m=article&ID=52627#:-:text=BoosterBuddy%20is%20a%20free%20app,establish%20and%20sustain%20positive%20habits

Toolbox – Mental Health Literacy

Website Resource:
Teening Your Parent: A booklet to help you educate your parents on what it’s like to be a teenager these days. 
https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/product/teening-your-parent/

Book:

Brainstorm:  The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, MD.

-This accessible book was written for both teens and parents. Written by a Doctor/Dad with help from his Teenage kids.  It teaches you about how the brain develops and why the teen years can sometimes feel like they do.    

Videos:

Brain Science : How brains are built and can become resilient

Anxiety Explained for Teens