Media Advisory: Kickstand Edmonton celebrates one year of lifechanging impact on youth mental health

Press Release

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 09, 2026  — Kickstand Edmonton, operated by YMCA of Northern Alberta is a free youth services site in West Edmonton Mall, offering mental health counselling, primary healthcare, Indigenous wellness, life skills training and more to young people ages 11–25. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the youth hub will celebrate its first full year of offering barrier-free access to well-being services with a birthday party event that centres the experiences of youth who participate at Kickstand.

Who: Kickstand and YMCA of Northern Alberta

What: A birthday celebration with remarks from the operators of Kickstand and stories of impact from youth participants

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Time: 12–2pm

Location: Kickstand Edmonton, West Edmonton Mall, #2936, 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2

Interview and Photo Opportunities: This event will be attended by leadership from Kickstand, YMCA of Northern Alberta and the Mental Health Foundation, who will be available for interviews and photo opportunities.

Media Contact:

Deanna Barker
Director, Marketing & Communications
YMCA of Northern Alberta
587-743-1068
deanna.barker@ymcanab.ca

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