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Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Provides affordable counselling services and support groups., , Service offers:, , single session therapy brief (ongoing) therapy a variety of no-cost support groups , , Topics include:, , abuse / neglect anger anxiety and panic bereavement (loss) and grief bullying couple / domestic partner relationships depression domestic abuse eating disorders family relationships gender minority experience goal setting health issues interpersonal relationships intimacy and sexuality job loss parenting issues personal growth post-traumatic stress self esteem separation and divorce stress trauma victim of crime workplace conflict , , Key Provider: Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs), graduate-level clinical interns (Masters in Counselling), registered clinical social workers, registered provisional psychologists, registered psychologists

Offers a six-week online mental and spiritual health program to support Indigenous youth during COVID-19 social isolation., , Service provides:, , online support group for youth affected by the COVID-19 pandemic , , Includes:, , cultural teachings social connection self-reflection activities mental health tools for improved well-being

Offers a free group mental wellness program for youth and young adults who experience mild to moderate anxiety., , Service provides:, , a free 7 week group mental wellness program delivered to youth and young adults who experience mild to moderate anxiety , , Includes:, , learning effective skills to cope with symptoms of anxiety and engaging in early-intervention mental wellness support in a safe environment while connecting with others who have similar experiences a preventative approach through early-intervention mental wellness support, providing tangible ways to build mental wellness, and reducing stigma of mental health through open dialogue a consistent, structured program that not only helps uncover symptoms of anxiety but also empowers clients to use tools and strategies moving forward , , Key Provider: trained mental health providers

Provides awareness campaigns for youth on impaired driving., , Service offers a variety of awareness campaigns, contests, and bursaries to positively influence the decisions of young people with respect to alcohol use.

Offers a postpartum depression (PPD) support group for mothers and their families., , Service provides:, , a postpartum depression (PPD) support group for mothers feeling overwhelmed or anxious after childbirth , , Includes:, , sharing experiences understanding the effects of PPD learning coping skills managing anxiety and anger improving communication developing routines for self-care promoting healthy relationships , , Mothers can bring their babies to the program., , Limited childcare available based on need for children 13 months and older., , Affiliation: Partnered with Alberta Health Services (AHS)., , Key Provider: public health nurses