Office: 403-638-1011
How are you really doing?
At The DEN S.Y.C., we recognize that everyone faces their own challenges in life, but there is no need to walk alone. We are committed to supporting our youth and their families on their journey by ensuring they know there is help available.
It's OK
to not be OK
Not sure what you're going through? Wondering if you should reach out? Here are some examples and definitions of abuse. If you feel that any of these apply to you it may be time to ask for help. Violence: Physical aggression, such as hitting, slapping, or pushing. Intimidation or threats of harm to control behavior. Neglect: Ignoring or dismissing emotional needs and communication. Failing to provide necessary support or care. Abuse: Verbal insults, belittling, or constant criticism. Emotional: Manipulation or gaslighting to undermine self-confidence. Isolation from friends, family, or social activities. Addiction: Substance abuse leading to erratic or harmful behavior. Prioritizing addictive behaviors over the relationship. Financial strain due to spending on addictive substances or activities. Emotional instability or mood swings related to addiction. Exploitation: Taking advantage of someone without fair compensation. Pressuring someone into unwanted activities for personal gain. Bullying: Repeatedly targeting someone with harmful or demeaning behavior. Spreading rumors or false information to damage someone's reputation. Cyber Safety: Online harassment or cyberbullying through social media or messaging. Sharing personal information or images without consent.
Find help here:
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Kids Help Phone:
Kids Help Phone is always open, offering young people across Canada mental health support and a non-judgmental space to Feel Out Loud.
PHONE: 1-800-668-6868
TEXT: 686868
WEBSITE: kidshelpphone.ca
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BULLYING HOTLINE:
A 24-hour, toll-free helpline in Alberta that offers resources on bullying. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.
PHONE: 310-1818
TEXT: 310-1818
CHAT ONLINE
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Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence:
Offers talk, text and chat support to people in all areas of Alberta who have been impacted by sexual violence.
Toll Free: 1-866-403-8000
Text: 1-866-403-8000
CHAT ONLINE
Teen dating violence covers many abusive relationship behaviors, including physical and sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking by current or past romantic partners. It can take place in person, online, or through other technology. Signs of teen dating violence can include:
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Telling a partner who they can or cannot hang out with or follow on social media
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Looking through messages on a partners' phone without permission
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Constant worrying about making a partner angry
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Joking about a partner's violent behavior or temper
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Suicide Crisis Helpline
You deserve to be heard. We’re here to listen.
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
CALL: 9-8-8
TEXT: 9-8-8
*If your safety is at risk, call 9-1-1 right away.
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Mountain View Emergency Shelter
Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society promotes and supports Outreach Services for individuals and families who may be in an abusive relationship, are seeking information surrounding issues of domestic violence and/or are pursuing healthier lifestyle changes.
CALL: 403-586-4765
EMAIL: mountainviewemergencyshelter@gmail.com
WEBSITE
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