Youth Services

Address
5th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3M9

Telephone
780-427-0954

Fax
780-427-7042

Hours of Operation
8:15 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (closed 12:00-1:00 pm)

Clientele Served
AADAC executive and staff, AADAC funded agencies, government departments, professional associations, non-profit societies, private companies, and the public

Department Description

• develops programs to meet the needs of youth, adults and their families in Alberta communities for addictions information, treatment and prevention services
• provides a comprehensive network of services through youth centres in Edmonton and Calgary, including outpatient counselling and prevention for youth and adults, and intensive day treatment for youth
• provides referral to youth residential detox and treatment programs in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge for youth who may benefit from a structured residential setting
• manages AADAC capacity to provide services for youth requiring mandatory detox and assessment services under the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act
• responds to opportunities for collaboration with community-based services (e.g., health regions and Child & Family Services authorities)
• provides information about AADAC's policies, programs and services to staff and the public