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Welcome to our Kids Health Hub. Here, you can feel safe and find help when you need it.

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Kids' Health Matters

Life can be challenging when you are dealing with issues such as abuse, depression, anxiety, body image dysmorphia, defining your sexuality, gender and identity, or contemplating self-harm. The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is a not-for-profit organization located in Red Deer, Alberta. Our website has been set up to offer you honest answers, accurate information, and helpful resources to conquer whatever problem you’re facing.

Never forget: you are not alone.

You are Not alone

New Topics

Every person and situation are different. We’re adding new information and helpful advice all the time.

EATING DISORDERS

Eating disorders What Are They? There are many different types of eating disorders.

Dimensions of Health

What does it mean to be healthy? Health has several dimensions, and we need to look after all of them for our well-being.

Self-Care

Self-Care is important for your health. It is dedicating time to take care of you. Self-care is different for everyone.

Trending Topics

You don’t have to be embarrassed or scared to admit what’s troubling you – because other people are experiencing what you are, too. Here are some of the things that others have been looking for help with lately.

Kindergarten - Grade 2

Anger

Anger What Is Anger? Anger can be a big feeling. It can make you feel like screaming and squealing. You can get angry when life

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Grades 3-5

Bullying

Bullying What Is Bullying? Bullying is when someone is mean, cruel, or hurtful to you: Over and over On purpose (they mean to hurt you)

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Grades 6-8

Visualization

Visualization The following exercise is visualization. It’s like a guided daydream. If you have any unrelated thoughts come up, acknowledge them, and imagine them floating

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Grades 9-12

Parents / Caregivers

Suicide Awareness

Suicide Awareness What Is Suicide? Suicide is intentionally ending one’s own life. It is not self-harm or an accident. It is a permanent solution to

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Teachers / Professionals

Dropping off Worries

Dropping off Worries The following exercise is an activity to visualize dropping off your worries. It can help to reduce feelings of stress. If your

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Get Help Now

If you or someone you know is in danger, here are some helpful numbers for assistance and advice. Remember, in an emergency, you should call 911 for police or an ambulance right away – this website is not monitored 24 hours a day, and we cannot respond as quickly as a crisis service.