NON-TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGED 13-25

Anam Rural Youth Provides person-centered, non-clinical, non-traditional, One On One support with:

  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Mental Health
  • Self Harm
  • Trauma
  • Exploitation
  • Parent Conflict
  • High Conflict Divorce
  • Substance Abuse…

Anam (On-um) Rural Youth Association provides a mobile, trauma-integrated, crisis intervention, psychological first aid approach support service to marginalized and at-risk youth and young adults, aged 13-25, in the rural communities of Central Alberta.

Our distinctiveness lies in our unwavering commitment to delivering crucial services through a mobile platform.  We travel to our clients, providing an informal, casual, person-centred approach that ensures accessibility for individuals who may not find traditional settings effective.

As part of our person-centred approach, we accompany our clients for a meal during our meetings, removing barriers to accessing support and eliminating additional stressors.

We are committed to removing barriers to accessing mental health support.

Our unique model makes a lasting impact on the mental health landscape for our youth and young adults.

“I can talk to you where I couldn’t talk to anyone before. You explain things in a way that makes sense.”

Our Vision

Empower youth and young adults to recognize their full potential.

Our Mission

Anam engages with marginalized & at-risk youth and young adults in building capacity for them to break negative cycles and behaviours fostering their ability to recognize their worth.

“I wish I found you sooner. I’ve done the hotlines, I’ve done lots of different agencies, you’re the first one that actually hears me.”

Thank You to Our Donors

Anam Rural Youth Association is planning to raise an estimated amount of $100,000 this year on Fund-raising campaigns. It will cost our organization an estimate of $40,000 to raise this. The money raised will be going to providing a mobile mental health support service to marginalized, at-risk youth and young adults in the rural communities of Central Alberta.

For further information, please contact Louise Rellis, 403-318-7690. Our address is P.O. Box 1068, Blackfalds, AB, T0M 0J0.

Including branches in Blackfalds, Bentley, Bashaw, Innisfail, Ponoka, Rimbey, Sylvan Lake, Three Hills and Servus Credit Union Corporate

The Stendie Family
The Buchman Family
The Rellis Family