Kickstand Bonnyville
Operated by The Hive Youth Hub
Everyone deserves the opportunity to have More Good Days, and we’re here to help.
Kickstand Bonnyville offers free mental health support for young people ages 14 to 21, including counselling, substance use support, peer support, Indigenous wellness services, and primary health care, all in one welcoming space, and we’re here to help you feel supported, build connections, and find hope, whatever you’re going through.
Location
Kickstand Bonnyville is located at 5011 50 Ave, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2P8 between Tellier Guardian Pharmacy and ShutterBee Photography.
Regular Open Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
What you’ll find at Kickstand Bonnyville
Our services are completely free, no referral needed, and we never turn anyone away.
We offer Mental Health Counselling, Substance Use Counselling, Peer Support, and Employment Support, all delivered in a way that’s inclusive, culturally respectful, and built for young people.
Beyond one-on-one support, you’ll find groups, workshops, free food, and spaces to just hang out. We have multipurpose rooms for connection and fun, and private soundproof rooms where you can speak with a counsellor in confidence.
Walk in anytime or call us at 587-201-2528 to set up an appointment.
Join Kickstand Programs
Mondays
Employment Support & Community Navigation, Drop-in Programming & Peer Support
Tuesdays
Employment Support & Community Navigation, Drop-in Programming & Peer Support
Wednesdays
Employment Support & Community Navigation, Drop-in Programming & Peer Support
Thursdays
Employment Support & Community Navigation, Drop-in Programming & Peer Support
Fridays
Ongoing Weekly Programming
Have Questions or Need Support?
Send us an email at info@thehivelakeland.ca or give us a call at 587-201-2528
Prefer a Virtual session?
You can still access support remotely through Kickstand Connect — our free, virtual platform for young people across Alberta.
Find Community Resources in Bonnyville
In addition to connecting with a therapist virtually through Kickstand Connect, young people in Bonnyville can access local and provincial services for mental health, counselling, substance use support, crisis support, and other community needs.
Local Bonnyville Resources
- Dragonfly Counselling & Support Centre – Offers free counselling and support in Bonnyville for individuals impacted by trauma, sexual violence, and other mental health concerns. Services include counselling and advocacy, hospital accompaniment and legal-system support, prevention education, and community training.
Address: 4808 50 Ave, Bonnyville, AB T9N 1A7
Phone: (866) 300-4325 - Bonnyville Friendship Centre – A community organization offering programs and services that support Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Bonnyville. Services include youth programs, food security and food bank supports, cultural programming, and other community resources.
Address: 4711 50 Ave, Bonnyville, AB T9N 1A6
Phone: (780) 826-3374 - Lakeland Family Resource Network – Supports children, youth, and families in Bonnyville through advocacy, community connections, family supports, and community programs, including clothing drives and multicultural events.
Address: 4714 48 St, Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J7
Phone: (780) 826-2120
Alberta-Wide Mental Health & Community Supports
- Alberta Health Services – Addiction & Mental Health – Access mental health, addiction, and other health services available in Bonnyville and across Alberta.
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Division – Offers mental health education, peer support, community programs, and information about finding support.
- MyHealth.Alberta.ca – Mental Health & Wellness – Learn more about mental health conditions, symptoms, treatment, and where to find support.
- 211 Alberta – Call 211 or search online to find community, health, housing, and social services available in Bonnyville and across Alberta.
- Kids Help Phone – Access free and confidential mental health support for young people by phone, text, and online, 24/7.
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline – If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone you know, call or text 988 for support. Available 24/7 across Canada.
Need immediate support outside our open times?
The support you need doesn’t always follow a schedule. When Kickstand staff are unavailable, you can still speak with someone who cares. Through our partnership with Kids Help Phone, trained crisis responders are available to listen and support you whenever you need to talk. You’re not alone.
Meet The Team
Here are the incredible people who work towards creating a safe space for you at Kickstand.
Grace MacLellan
Operations Lead
Alex Dechaine
Youth Advocacy Navigator
Darcy Denault
Youth Coordinator
Lend Your Voice.
Get Involved.
Kickstand Bonnyville has a Youth Advisory Committee. Give your input and suggestions of what you’d like to see. New members welcome!
At Kickstand Bonnyville – The Hive Youth Hub in conjunction with the Bonnyville Primary Care Network, acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, traveling route, and gathering place for Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux peoples. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked this land for centuries. As organizations, we strive to align our daily operations with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to the recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and work daily towards reconciliation and continued decolonization.