Community Resources

• Blackfalds Community Guide
• Red Deer and Area Community Guide
• Innisfail Community Guide
• Sylvan Lake Community Guide
• Rocky Mountain House Community Guide

Family School Enhancement Counsellors are here to support all students and their families through life’s challenges. Please contact your school to connect.

To learn more about what family activities you can do this summer:

• Summer Connections
• Central Alberta Day Camps
• 10 Fun Activities for Families
• Building Resilient Families
• Fuel Your Body this Summer

We wish everyone a safe and happy summer! ??

Local Libraries:

• Blackfalds Public Library
• Innisfail Public Library
• Olds Municipal Library
• Penhold & District Library
• Red Deer Public Libraries
• Rocky Mountain House Public Library
• Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

COVID-19 Resources:

Currently, the spread of COVID-19 has caused many disruptions in the lives of many families.

Please read Alberta Health Services Help in Tough Times page on their website.

With the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), here are some community-specific resources:

• Red Deer Public Library
• Town of Blackfalds
• Town of Innisfail
• Town of Sylvan Lake

24-Hour Help

Suicide Awareness - Warning Signs 

• Sudden changes in appearance or mood
• Giving away personal or meaningful objects
• Threats of suicide or self-harm
• Depression/hopelessness
• Withdrawal/isolation
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Talking about what dying would be like
• Drawing/writing about death
• Risky behaviour, misconduct, breaking the law
• Grades dropping
• Lack of sleep/oversleeping
• Lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Recent loss(family issues, divorce, moving etc..)
• Previous suicide attempt
• Suicide attempt by a friend or family member