Bright colours, open doors: Kickstand Edmonton opens new primary care clinic for youth
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This vibrant setting marked the official opening of the West Edmonton Primary Care Network clinic at Kickstand Edmonton, a youth hub operated by the YMCA of Northern Alberta that provides free services for young people aged 11 to 25.
The centre's core mission is simple — making every young person feel safe, included and at home.
'Today marks a really important day for our young people to be able to access a range of health and wellbeing services in one location,' said Katherine Hay, executive director of Kickstand.
'We know that our young people are struggling to maintain their health and especially to access services in a way that makes them feel heard and not really alone.'
Kickstand Edmonton is one of four operational integrated youth service sites in the province, with four more planned to open in the next year, Hay said. The site offers a mix of mental health counselling, Indigenous wellness, life skills programming, and now, primary care — all in a youth-designed space.
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