Free Mental Health Support

For young people in Alberta ages 11 - 25

Available through the Kickstand Connect virtual clinic

Feeling Overwhelmed? We’re Here to Help

Feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed? Struggling with your mental health? You don’t have to go through it alone.

Connect with a Kickstand Connect counsellor for free virtual counselling. We’ll help you create a plan to tackle stress, anxiety, depression, or life challenges. No cost, no judgment—just support.

Book a free session today and take the first step toward feeling better.

Same Day Bookings Available

Sign up for single-session mental health counselling on the day or up to a week in advance.

Available: Mondays 1-8pm, Tuesdays 5-8pm, Wednesdays 5-8pm, Thursdays 1-8pm (excluding statutory holidays).

Can I Book a Session on Behalf of My Child?

Yes, you can get support for your child or teen through Kickstand Connect. Our free virtual services provide a safe, inclusive space where young people can access mental health counselling, substance use support, and peer services—at no cost.

No issue is too big or small. Book a free session today.

When booking, enter your child’s details—not yours.

Meet our Mental Health Providers

Valerie Taylor

Valerie Taylor

Registered Nurse

Noreen Sibanda

Noreen Sibanda

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Petrina Calder

Petrina Calder

Occupational Therapist

Gina Slocuk

Gina Slocuk

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Lucia Onyeakazi

Lucia Onyeakazi

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Sunday Komolafe

Sunday Komolafe

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Chantelle Leclair

Chantelle Leclair

Registered Social Worker

Lyslle Del Rosario

Lyslle Del Rosario

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Manju Ann Anthony

Manju Ann Anthony

Registered Social Worker

Short Term Counselling

Had 3+ drop-in sessions? You may qualify for short-term counselling with 3-4 scheduled sessions and one therapist.

Talk to your drop-in counsellor to get started.

Got Questions?
We’ve Got Answers!

Kickstand Connect offers a virtual clinic with trained professionals and a safe space for group sessions, exclusively for young Albertans aged 12-25 and their parents or caregivers. It is a free online portal and mobile app where young people can accessvirtually bothsame-dayand pre-bookedappointments(up to a week in advance)with a mental health professional, peer support worker, employment specialistor participate in group activities and workshops. Based on a single session model, Kickstand Connect offers various same-dayand pre-bookedservices, none of which require a healthcare card, referral, or any form of payment.

  • Mental Health and/or Substance Use Counselling  
  • Peer Support for young people
  • Employment Services 
  • Groups and Workshops
  • Coming in the future: primary/physical care appointments, pharmacy consultation, family peer support and more!

Our counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals, from a variety of backgrounds, including clinical social work, psychology, occupational therapy, and registered nursing.

Many of our group programs are offered by Kickstand’s community partners, who include Sagesse, Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta, YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Youth Cannabis Awareness Program, ATB and many others

We primarily utilize a single session, solution focused approach to mental health counselling. Single session therapy is simply, a single therapeutic session between provider and service user. This model of care helps us to make our services accessible to people when they need it and means that we do not have a waiting list for services.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact emergency services (9-1-1) now.