24 Hour Emergency Numbers >>Fire, Police, Ambulance 911

>>Distress and Suicide Line (780) 482-4357

>>The Support Network (Community resource information) 211

>>Family Violence Information Line (780) 310-1818

>>Addiction Help Line 1-866-332-2322 >>A Safe Place (family violence-shelter for abused women & children) (780) 464-7233 >>Bullying Helpline 1-888-456-2323 >>Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line (780) 427-4491

>>Health Link Alberta (health questions) (780) 408-LINK (5465) >>Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 >>Poison Centre (alcohol and drugs) 1-800-332-1414 >>Sexual Assault Crisis Line (780) 423-4121 >>Victim Services (support for crime victims) (780) 980-7232

>>Crisis line (child abuse) 1-800-387-5437

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Regular Hour Numbers >>Alberta Health Services-Addictions (drugs and alcohol) (780) 980-7580

>>RCMP (non-emergency) (780) 980-7200

>>Alberta Mental Health (Counselling) (780) 986-2660

>>SAFFRON (centre for trauma, abuse and sexual violence) (780) 449-0900

>>Boys and Girls Club of Leduc (780) 986-3121

>>SACE (Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton) (780) 423-4102

>>Children and Youth Services (family support) (780) 986-7869

>>Youth Emergency Shelter (780) 468-7070

>>Family & Community Support Services (City of Leduc) (780) 980-7109

>>C-Line (Commuter Bus Service) (780) 980-7177

>>Family & Community Support Services (Leduc County) (780) 979-2385

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Clothing and Food >>Second Glance Clothes - Used clothing and household items at low prices. (780) 986-1450 >>Salvation Army - Thrift Store - Used clothing at low prices. (780) 986-8861 >>We Can Food Co-op - Members enjoy nutritious food at an affordable price ($5 for annual membership fee, and only $20/month to place orders). (780) 986-1890 >>Leduc & District Regional Food Bank - Emergency food service is available for individuals and families in need. (780) 986-5333

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>>Coats for Families - This campaign kicks off in October and provides coats for those in need. (780) 980-7109 >>Cinderella’s Closet - Graduation attire for both male and female students that require financial assistance. (780) 435-8595

Community Support >>Boys and Girls Club of Leduc - Providing a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence. (780) 986-3121 >>Family & Community Support Services City of Leduc: (780) 980-7109 Leduc County: (780) 979-2385 Beaumont: (780) 929-8782 Devon: (780) 987-8325

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>>Edmonton & Area Child & Youth Services, Region 6, Leduc Neighborhood Centre - This service provides service to families where children are in need of protection. (780) 986-7869 Local crisis unit (780) 422-2001 or after hours at (780) 427-3390 >>RCMP Leduc Detachment Community Policing (780) 980-7202 >>Outreach for Pregnant & Parenting Teens - Helping pregnant and parenting teens continue their education and obtain their high school diploma. (780) 986-9466 >>Youth Emergency Shelter Society - Providing a place where frightened youth can go during a crisis. (780) 468-7070 9310 82 Ave (Whyte), Edmonton

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>>Ala-Teen - Supporting teens affected by anothers drinking. Group meets 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at St. David’s United Church (780) 986-3971 >>Leduc Mental Health Clinic - Offers assessment and treatment for people with mental illness or emotional / behavioral problems. (780) 986-2660 >>SAFFRON Centre Ltd. - Helping victims of sexual assault. (780) 449-0900 >>Alt-View Foundation - Helping sexual minority and gender variant youth. Located in Sherwood Park at the Sherwood Park United Church. [email protected] www.altview.ca

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YOUTH GROUPS >>Keystone Youth Leadership - A program for members of the Boys and Girls Club, aged 14 -17. (780) 986-3121

>>Daystar Christian Assembly - Impakt Youth - A church group that allows youth (grades 7-12) to build relationships. (780) 986-3366

>>Teen Action Advisory Group (TAGG) - Located at the Leduc Public Library, TAGG is a forum for teens (grades 7-12) to meet friends, discuss topics, voice ideas, and plan library events. Meetings held on the third Monday of each month at 4 p.m. (780) 986-2637

>>St. Peter’s Lutheran Youth Group - Themed “Spiritual, Service, Social,” this group offers recreational activities, while also giving to the life of the church and service within the community. Group meets Friday evenings for youth in grades 7 - 12. (780) 986-2038

>>Teen Book Club - Located at the Leduc Public Library, this club is for teens aged 13+. Meetings held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (780) 986-2637

>>Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church - Jr. High Night (grades 7 - 9) offers games, outings and teachings Tuesday nights from 7 - 8 p.m. (Starting in late September) - Sr. High youth (grades 10 - 12) meet weekly for events, games, and biblical discussions. (780) 986-4119 49257 - RRD 250 C.W. Gaetz Rd

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>>Leduc Family Worship Centre / Reality Youth Group - Offering a fun, safe place where junior and senior students (grades 7 - 12) can be a part of a youth culture that values a healthy relationship with God and others. Join us for our regular Wednesday evening groups between 7 - 9 p.m. or twice per month for Friday night activities. (780) 986-1414 www.lfwc.ca/kids-a-students/reality-youth >>Peace Lutheran Church Youth Group - An enthusiastic faith-based youth group for students 14 years or older (grade 9-plus). Meeting sporadically, this group is always looking for big adventures such as skiing, trips across Canada, or a movie night. (780) 986-2688

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>>Leduc Community Baptist Church - This group (for youth grades 6-12) offers weekly bible study, infused with a few fun games. Whether it’s creating a life-sized Clue board or hanging out at a farm, there is always something fun. This group meets every Tuesday from 7 - 9 p.m. and every Friday from 7 - 10 p.m. Matt Spate: (780) 293-5049 >>Leduc Fellowship Church Youth - Providing a low-key environment that offers everything from smaller group games to larger events, such as laser tag, swimming or skating. Everyone is welcome! Events take place every Wednesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. (September to June) Dustin Strauss: (780) 986-9299 [email protected]

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>>St. David’s United Church Youth Group - Offering spirituality and service for youth (grades 7-12). (780) 986-2085 or [email protected] >>Leduc Alliance Church Programming (grades 7-12) - Musically Inclined: Occuring every second Tuesday evening, teens can learn about Christian music. - Grow Group: Stop by for a free supper and bible study on Wednesday nights. - Ground Group: Providing fun activities for teens every Wednesday. - Go Group: Occuring on Wednesdays, this group offers prayer and leadership development for students. - Cooking Club: Stop by the first and third Thursday of each month to learn basic cooking skills ($125). (780) 986-1055

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Recreation, Leisure & Art >>MNP Kicks for Kids - An opportunity for youth, aged 8-17, for drop-in activities at the Leduc Recreation Centre (Leduc County Field House). - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Tuesday - Thursday October - June (780) 980-7120 >>City of Leduc’s Recreation Assistance Program - Providing facility membership and program subsidization at the Leduc Recreation Centre for low-income residents of all ages. (780) 980-7120 >>Creative Culture Connections - Provides up to $200 of funding for individuals participating in an art or cultural program. (780) 980-7177

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>>Canadian Tire Jumpstart Leduc Chapter - A community-based charitable program, helping youth (aged 4-18) participate in organized sports. - Program offers a funding session from January - June, as well as July - November Boys & Girls Club: (780) 986-3121 City of Leduc: (780) 980-7177 >>Leduc Public Library - The Library offers a variety of fun youth oriented programming. (780) 986-2637

Health and Wellness >>After-Hours Medical Clinic - Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network office: #301, 4710-50 St. (No appointment required) Hours: Mon. - Thur. (6 - 9:30 p.m.)

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>>Leduc Community Health Centre - Providing a variety of health services, such as immunization, speech services and language services. (780) 980-4644 >>Leduc Community Hospital - Providing 24-hour emergency services, medical care, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging and surgery (general and specialized). (780) 986-7711 >>Options Sexual Health Centre - Helping with pregnancy testing, birth control options, pro-choice pregnancy options, male sexuality, fertility/infertility, menopause and sexual orientation. Hours: Mon. - Fri. | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (780) 423-3737

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>>STD Centre (Edmonton) | Ages 14+ - Offering free and confidential assessment, testing, counselling and treatment for most sexually transmitted infections. (780) 342-2300 www.albertahealthservices.ca

Education >>Black Gold Regional Schools (780) 955-6025 www.blackgold.ca

Employment and Training >>Alberta Employment & Immigration - Providing services on career, employment and education referrals. * Free fax and computer use (780) 980-0557 www.employment.alberta.ca NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER: We assume no responsibility to any person or persons for the information contained in this publication, nor shall we be held liable for any damage caused to any person,

>>Black Gold Outreach School (780) 986-9466

whether negligently or otherwise. If the reader intends to rely on any information contained herein, he or she should verify the accuracy of the information independently. This resources is to be used as a guide only, and should not be considered to be a fully authoritative

>>St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools (780) 986-2500 www.faithinyourfuture.ca

nor exhaustive list of services available in the community, nor of those actually provided by the agencies listed herein, nor of their qualifications to provide such services.

>>STAR Outreach Centre (780) 980-0955

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