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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

Bullying

Bullying What Is Bullying? Bullying is when someone is mean, cruel, or hurtful to you: Over and over They try to be mean You have

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Grades 3-5

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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Grades 6-8

Accidental Overdose

Accidental Overdose What Is it? An overdose is what happens to someone’s body when they take too much of a substance or too many substances.

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Grades 9-12

Count Down

Count Down If you are ever feeling overwhelmed or very anxious, the following exercise can help to bring you into the present moment. This exercise

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Parents / Caregivers

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders What Are They? There are many different types of eating disorders. The list below is not conclusive. Anorexia Nervosa When people are coping

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Teachers / Professionals

Bullying

Bullying What Is Bullying? Bullying is mean and hurtful behaviour. Bullying is: Intentional – the person is mean and hurtful on purpose. If they do

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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.