Kickstand Strathmore
Youth Mental Health & Wellness Services in Strathmore, Alberta
Kickstand Strathmore is now open! Operated by Trellis Society, our new youth hub offers free mental health, wellness, and health services for young people aged 11–25, all in one welcoming, inclusive space. We’re here for Indigenous youth, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ+ folks, and anyone who needs support.
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Indigenous Health & Wellness Services
Kickstand Strathmore will offer culturally safe care, grounded in Indigenous knowledge and traditions. Services are co-created with Indigenous partners and may include:
Access to Indigenous wellness workers
Elders and Knowledge Keepers
Cultural supports and land-based healing
Connection to community-led programming
What to Expect at Kickstand Strathmore
Mental health & substance use support
Peer support from people who get it
Walk-in, youth-friendly space—no referral needed
No health card required. Just show up.
Location
Kickstand Strathmore is located at 419B Street Strathmore AB T1P 1B9
Planned Hours
Monday to Friday | 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Drop-in hours | 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Prefer Virtual Support?
Kickstand Connect is a free virtual mental health platform for young people anywhere in Alberta. You can:
Talk to a therapist or counsellor
Join workshops and peer support groups
Access tools for mental wellness and coping
All from the comfort of your home.
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.
Find Other Community Resources in Strathmore
In addition to connecting with a therapist virtually through Kickstand Connect, you can also access local and provincial community services for mental health and substance use support:
Alberta Health Services – Addiction & Mental Health: Access local AHS mental health clinics, addiction services, and urgent care.
Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Division: Offers education, peer support, and referral services.
MyHealth.Alberta.ca – Mental Health & Wellness: Learn more about mental health conditions, symptoms, and where to find help.
211 Alberta: Need immediate hep? Call 211 to find 24/7 phone and online referrals to community, health, and social services.
Kids Help Phone: Call or text 24/7 for free and confidential mental health support.
- True North: True North can support individuals impacted by abuse and domestic violence with emergency shelter, outreach services, and public education programs.
- Family and Community Support Services, Strathmore: Discover local services and supports available to Strathmore residents, from food assistance and volunteer programs to practical resources that help strengthen well-being and community connections.
Meet The Team
Here are the incredible people who work towards creating a safe space for you at Kickstand.
Maatsowakii (Pretty Woman) Verona Woods
Circle Keeper
Karen Cepuran
Program Director
Candice Moch
Mental Health Therapist
Ryder Quennell
Youth Peer Support Worker
Kickstand Strathmore is honored to serve in the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, home to the Siksika, the North and South Piikani, and the Kainai Nations. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Ĩyãħé Nakoda (the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the Métis Nation (Districts 4, 5 and 6) and all who make their home on Treaty 7 territory. We are all Treaty People.