Hi, we're Kickstand. 👋 Like a kickstand on a bike, we aim to provide a sense of support and an opportunity to rest and regroup — whenever you need it. Kickstand is the go-to place for Alberta’s young people to have more good days.

Please join E2S in our Winter Beading Socials - Online beginning Jan 30 @ 4pm. For more info and to sign up you can go here: forms.gle/Peodbmi4LZBqdx… #indigenous #beading #crafting #socials

"A recent study highlights the direct relationship between gratitude and happiness among young children." medicalxpress.com/news/2021-01-p… via Medical Xpress

The Edmonton Coordinated Youth Response is up and running! If you or a youth you know need immediate assistance and/or referrals to resources, visit or call these coordinating youth sites and we can help!

Outspoken is a storytelling series on the intersections of faith, identity, social issues, and well-being. 📿🆔 This week we'll explore how newcomer and Indigenous communities dealing with legacies of colonization conceptualize home, place, and identity on treaty 6.🌾

In collaboration with Roots of Resilience 🌳, The Green Room will be hosting a panel of BIPOC storytellers sharing visual art, poetry, and film. Join our online gathering via zoom and live-tweet us during the event using #Outspokenhome. Join via zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86711997840

NEW Suicide Risk Assessment Toolkit now available. We have partnered with the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help healthcare workers & organizations select/compare available suicide risk assessment tools in Canada. 👉 ow.ly/s62750DhYcw @HSO_world #SuicideRiskAssessmentTool #ptsafety #cdnhealth

You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed. @MHCC_new resource hub can help. Check it out: bit.ly/2ND7hs9 #MentalHealthMatters #Wellbeing #HealthAndSafety

E2S - Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is working on a strategic plan and they need your input to help with their programming. They are looking for 2SLGBTQ+ community members and organizations to share their thoughts. Please share and spread the word! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Don't become a statistic. #GetCyberSafe 👉 getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/multi…

#Phishing scams can be easy to spot — if you know what you’re looking for. Here's what to look out for 👉 getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/7… #GetCyberSafe

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14-24 in AB? NET is proud to support the anonymous “Don’t Click” survey by a local YEG student gathering info on the hate crime experiences & opinions of young people. Pls share! forms.gle/LH3rhPvnadDYWD… #YEGYouthAgainstHate United Way of the Alberta Capital Region @EPSCrimePrev City of Edmonton @tfcnalberta

This month we are going to hear from the wonderful folks at the OPV who will be sharing some insight into their work and information about their Evolve Program. The presentation will be followed by Q&A, and round-table updates, and discussion.

3 things that have a huge impact on outcomes for #youth experiencing #homelessness are: 1. Social networks 2. Social capital 3. Social connectedness Click here for research-based recommendations to help youth strengthen social networks/relationships: bit.ly/3qnmAUV

Safe and healthy communities emerge when we lift people and communities out of poverty. Because poverty is #unignorable @tfcnalberta United Way of the Alberta Capital Region