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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.
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Every person and situation are different. We’re adding new information and helpful advice all the time.
EATING DISORDERS
EATING DISORDERS
Dimensions of Health
Dimensions of Health
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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
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 through your mouth like Darth Vader. Not a Star Wars fan? That’s okay! Breathe out with a great big sigh. Repeat 5 times. Put
Grades 3-5
Online Relationships
Online Relationships Online can be fun! There are games, music, and videos. We can talk to friends and family online. Tips for Being Safe Online: Do not talk to strangers online Do not post or tell people things about your life, like where you live, your name, or birthday If
Grades 6-8
Unhealthy Relationships
Unhealthy Relationships Unhealthy Relationships Qualities of Unhealthy Relationships Control is when someone makes all the decisions, tells others what to do, and does not let others do what they want. A controlling person might try to isolate a person from family and friends or become jealous. (This is not the
Grades 9-12
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships Qualities of Healthy Relationships Respect is thinking or treating someone with consideration, to appreciate them, and honour someone’s feelings and opinions. Kindness is treating others the way you want to be treated, the golden rule. It is being friendly, caring, or helpful. Trust is being honest, matching our
Parents / Caregivers
Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking What Is it? Sex trafficking is when someone uses force, coercion, or fraud to force someone into prostitution, pornography, or sexual performance for money, drugs, food, shelter, or clothing. If the person is a minor, it is trafficking no matter how they became involved. Once a person is
Teachers / Professionals
Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking What Is It? Sex trafficking is when someone uses force, coercion, or fraud to force someone into prostitution, pornography, or sexual performance for money, drugs, food, shelter, or clothing. If the person is a minor, it is trafficking no matter how they became involved. Once a person is
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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.