Resources for Youth

Spruce Grove FCSS offers preventative programs for youth to support social connection, resiliency, and mental well-being. 

Dungeons and Dragons

Have fun as you role-play as your character and experience the world through another's perspective! You will be challenged by puzzles to solve and play combat experiences that promote teamwork and effective communication. After the game, we will debrief and explore how your actions affect the situation and the people around you! 

Date: Every second Friday starting August 11; 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ages: Youth (12+)
Cost: Free
Location: Cantiro Pioneer Wellness Centre (344 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove, AB.)
Registration: 780-237-1944 or email 

This program is facilitated by Westview Primary Care Network.

S.E.L.fie

This is a social-emotional, interactive program that aims to assist children and adolescents with increasing their confidence within social-emotional skills including communication and conflict resolution, resiliency, healthy relationships and boundaries, stress management, strengths and values, and growth mindset. This program will also include an exploration of different emotions including where we feel emotions in our body, the impact of emotions on our thoughts and behaviours, and how to manage emotions in a healthy way.

 

Date: Wednesdays, September 27 - November 8; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Grades 4-6

Cost: Free

Location: Cantiro Pioneer Wellness Centre (344 Pioneer Road, Spruce Grove, AB.)

Registration: Please register online

 

This program is facilitated by Family Life Psychology and Wellness.

Resume and Cover Letter Prep

Calling all teens and youth! Join us at the Bredin Centre for Career Advancement to learn how to create a resume and cover letter. This workshop is free! No registration required.

 

Cost: Free
Location: Bredin Centre (314 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB.)
When: Wednesday, November 15; 1-4 p.m.

Ages: Youth (12+)

Registration: No registration required

Interview Prep

Calling all teens and youth! Join us at the Bredin Centre for Career Advancement to learn helpful interview skills and techniques.  

 

Cost: Free
Location: Bredin Centre (314 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB.)
When: Thursday, November 16; 1-4 p.m.
Ages: Youth (12+)
Registration: No registration required

Supports and resources for youth

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. They offer professional counseling, information and referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.

Whether by phone, text, mobile app or through their website, you can connect whenever you want, however you want.

Call 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868

If you are looking for more supports and resources, the City has provided information on how you can stay safe, stay healthy!

Questions?

Please phone 780-962-7618 or send an email.