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
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays | 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 free food and 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.
Join Kickstand Programs
Mental Health Drop-in
Monday - Friday 12 to 6PM
Primary Medical Care Clinic
Wednesday 12 to 7PM
and Thursday 3 to 7PM
Drop-in Yoga
Alternating Mondays 4 to 5PM
Drop-in Art
Monday 3 to 6PM
Sacred Pathways (Indigenous Teachings)
Tuesday 3 to 6PM
Dungeons and Dragons (D & D)
Friday 3 to 6PM
Employment Services Drop-In
Monday -Friday 12 to 6PM
Dog Days with Rosie the Therapy Dog
Friday afternoons
Skill Development Presentation
Wednesday 4PM
Parents/ Caregivers Support
Tuesday and Friday 12 to 6PM
Ongoing Weekly Programming
Have Questions or Need Support?
Send us an email at kickstand@ymcanab.ca or give us a call at 780-409-0454
Prefer a Virtual session?
You can still access support remotely through Kickstand Connect — our free, virtual platform for young people across Alberta.
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.
Michael Peters
General Manager
Aaron Teel
Program Manager
Michelle Behr
Medical Office Assistant
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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.