Community partner spotlight: Youth mental health support

Kickstand is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being in Alberta.

Through its free, confidential virtual clinic, Kickstand Connect (mykickstand.ca/connect/), the organization provides young people across the province:

• Mental health counselling, substance use counselling, peer support, employment services, and groups and workshops
• Trained professionals and a safe space for group sessions, exclusively for young Albertans aged 11 – 25 and their parents or caregivers
• A single-session model with same-day and pre-booked appointments (up to a few days in advance)

Kickstand is exploring expansion into Calgary with a physical location to provide additional services, but the virtual clinic is available to all eligible Albertans.

Eligibility: Services are available to young people aged 11 – 25 who reside in Alberta. No formal diagnosis or referral is required to access support.

Access:

• Kickstand does not require a formal referral but will welcome referrals from families and healthcare providers.
• Young Albertans can book an online session directly through mykickstand.ca/connect/ with only their name, email address, date of birth, postal code, and gender identity.
• For more assistance with booking, they can watch a 90-second video tutorial.

Explore Kickstand Connect

You can find and reference previously spotlighted services in the community partner spotlight archive.