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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

Fear

Scared What Is it? Being scared happens to everyone, It can make it hard to have fun. When we feel fear, It does not 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

Body Awareness Grounding

Body Awareness Grounding Grounding helps to bring us to the present moment. Darth Vader breathing. Take a deep, slow breath through your nose. Breathe out

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Grades 9-12

Self-Harm

Self-Harm Self-harm is any intentional injury to one’s own body. The intention is to alter the mood. It is not self-harm if the person is

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Parents / Caregivers

Body Scan

Body Scan Body scans help to bring awareness to your body and allows you to relax. Allow yourself to get in a comfortable position. Take

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Teachers / Professionals

Star Breathing

Star Breathing Star Breathing is a wonderful way to calm your mind and body. It helps you to be present in the moment. As you

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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.