Kickstand Connect is a virtual walk-in clinic exlusive for young Albertans aged 12-25. Appointments are available for any reason - no problem or questions is too big or small.
At Kickstand Connect, you can access free mental health and substance use counselling, peer support, employment services and register for free workshops and support groups! Registration takes only a few minutes - all you need is an email address and to provide your name, date of birth, gender, and postal code when you book an appointment; you do not need your health care card for most services.
The Kickstand Connect team has expierience working with young people from all walks of life, including BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ youth - and they can’t wait to meet you!
**See Schedule** for 1:1 Appointments and the Groups & Workshops Scedule (located just below 1:1)
→ Walk-in/Same-Day Mental Health Counselling
There are times when we feel down, distressed, concerned about our substacne use, nervous, or just have too much going on. No need to figure it all out by yourself. Connect with a Kickstand mental health counsellor and leave with a plan to address what is important to you!
→ Walk-in/Same-Day Substance Use Counselling
The use of legal and illegal substances is common in our families and communities today and it can sometimes be confusing or lead to questions for young people. Do you want to talk to a professional and get accurate information? Do you have a question or concern about your own patterns of substance use or of someone in your life? Are you worried and don’t know where to ask for help? Our substance use counselors can listen without judgement and help by providing information, teaching skills and strategies, or acting as a safe person and place to practice a conversation. Reach out today to see if this is right for you.
→ Walk-in/Same-Day Peer Support
Are you uncertain about where to start or feel uncomfortable talking to a healthcare provider? If you’d like to first open up to someone who can actualy understand what you are going through, we have peer support workers to help you. Kickstand peer support workers come from different backgrounds and have their own expieriences with mental health or substance use challenges. They are trained for virtual walk-in appointments, on a first-come, first-serve basis, and can offer you emotional support and connections based on their lived experiences.
→ Walk-in/Same-Day Employment Services
Finding a job or choosing the right educational course can be challenging for some. If you are looking for support, our walk-in employment services might just be what you need! Sign up for a walk-in appointment with an employment specialist to help work through your requirements. Our specialists will also assist you with related support including job search skills, resume building, interview workshops and education and career exploration.
Kickstand Connect offers a range of groups and workshops - all you have to do is find one that interests you. Our groups often have two leaders who cover a wide range of topics and focus on learning, practising new skills, or both. Since these programs are designed for interaction with fellow participants, they might not be ideal for one-on-one support. If you’d prefer a private session, please choose on of the different services.