[ The Story ]

The Redcliff Youth Centre advocates for young adults, ages 10-17, providing a safe, constructive and inclusive environment with a variety of free educational and recreational life-skill programs and services to help ignite their true potential.  

In North America, 1 in every 3 youth will grow up without a mentor or role model in their life. This means many youth are going without necessary guidance and support during their most formative years. Research tells us when a youth has just one positive role model/mentor in their life it dramatically reduces many risk factors such as drug and alcohol abuse, crime rates, mental health issues, drop-out rates etc. For this reason, we are determined to make sure no youth has to figure out life alone. We firmly believe when youth are supported to live out their full potential, the future health of our community increases.  

We remain committed in providing valuable mentorship and guidance to youth who need it most.  It is crucial for young people to have positive role models  in their lives that create a healthy foundation for influence. 

Research shows that young people who have three or more caring adults (besides parents or guardians) who support them feel happier and more hopeful, do better in school, and are less likely to rely on drinking, smoking, or drugs to feel good or fit in.  - the 40 Developmental Assets®