New Year's Reflections
As this year comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the incredible resilience I’ve seen in children — and the steady, loving presence of the grown-ups who support them.
24 Hour Supports
Sometimes, help can't wait. These free services are available 24 hours a day.
911: Emergency Services
Call 9-1-1
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency services.
988: Suicide Crisis
Call 9-8-8 or text 9-8-8
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone thinking of suicide.
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for youth aged 5-29.
Hope for Wellness
Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
Alberta 211
Call or text 2-1-1
Find the services you need, near you.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Local Resources
Red Deer and Central Alberta are home to a number of organizations and professionals that are here to help.
Their team can guide your family through FASD assessment, outreach, and prevention.
#101 5214 47 Ave, Red Deer, AB | T4N 3P7
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Empowering children and families impacted by abuse to lead healthy and fulfilling lives by building a community that collectively battles child abuse.
#310, 70 College Circle Red Deer, AB | T4R 0V4
Blog
Children's Fest: June 6&7, 2025
We can't think of a better way to spend our time than with all of you! We're excited to announce that Red Deer Play Therapy will be participating in this year's Children's Fest!
Links
- Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy https://www.cacpt.com
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association http://www.ccpa-accp.ca
- Canadian Mental Health Association https://www.cmha.ca
- College of Alberta Psychologists http://www.cap.ab.ca
- Kids Help Phone http://org.kidshelpphone.ca
- Non-Insured Health Benefits for eligible First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237
More Resources Coming Soon
We're new here, and working towards developing some great resources for you and your kids.
Stay tuned.