Kickstand Edmonton
Operated by The YMCA of Northern Alberta
Everyone deserves the opportunity to have More Good Days, and we’re here to help.
Kickstand Edmonton is a hub for young people ages 11–25 seeking free mental health counselling, substance use counselling, peer support, Indigenous wellness services, and primary health care.
Location
Kickstand Edmonton is located at Level 2 West Edmonton Mall, right next to The Brick
Open Hours
Monday to Friday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
What you’ll find at Kickstand Edmonton
Our services are completely free; no referral needed, and we never turn anyone away. You’ll find a wide range of support, from groups and workshops to spaces where you can just hang out.
We have different areas designed for every need: multipurpose rooms where young people can come together to have fun and play games like Dungeons & Dragons, and private, soundproof rooms where you can speak with a counselor in confidence.
It’s a safe, welcoming space that respects all cultures and is inclusive to everyone.
Have Questions or Need Support?
Send us an email at kickstand@ymcanab.ca or give us a call at 780-409-0454
Visit our Main Page for more resources if you need immediate help.
Join Kickstand Programs
We offer a variety of free programs and activities at Kickstand Edmonton, including:
Drop-In Art
Sacred Pathways (Indigenous Teachings)
Primary Medical Care Clinic
Dungeons and Dragons
Employment Services
And we’re just getting started — more programs will roll out as we settle in and finish setting up!
Prefer a Virtual session?
You can still access support remotely through Kickstand Connect — our free, virtual platform for young people across Alberta.
Meet The Team
Here are the incredible people who work towards creating a safe space for you at Kickstand.
Michael Peters
General Manager
Aaron Teel
Program Manager
Michelle Behr
Medical Office Assistant
At Kickstand Edmonton – operated by YMCA, we 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.