Trauma-Informed Care Strathcona County – Group Homes That Help Youth Heal
In Strathcona County—where rural communities meet suburban growth—families and youth face unique challenges. At Changes for Hope, we provide trauma-informed group care in Strathcona County that gives youth the safety and stability they may have missed in their earliest years.
Whether they come from Sherwood Park, nearby rural areas, or are placed from other parts of Alberta, our homes are designed to offer more than supervision. They offer steady, responsive care grounded in trauma awareness.
Meeting Youth Where They Are
Many of the youth in our homes are here not by choice, but by necessity. Their stories are often marked by disruption—loss, neglect, abuse, or instability. We don’t expect them to trust us overnight. We don’t expect them to adapt quickly.
What we do is create consistency. A rhythm of daily life that’s structured enough to feel safe, but flexible enough to hold space for pain, grief, and frustration. That’s how trauma-informed care in Strathcona County begins—with steady presence and no pressure to “perform” wellness.
How We Support Youth in Our Homes
Our group homes serve youth ages 10–18 who need therapeutic support in a stable, emotionally safe environment. Each youth receives care tailored to their needs and experiences.
Youth Trauma Support Strathcona County
We help youth process and navigate trauma through daily emotional support, creating a space where they can begin to regulate and recover.
Grief and Loss Counseling Strathcona County
Many youth come to us carrying silent grief—over lost family, culture, or safety. We help them name and honor what’s been lost.
Family Counseling Strathcona County
We offer trauma-informed support for family connection and reunification when it’s appropriate, always centering youth voice and safety.
Youth Mental Health Services in Strathcona County
From emotional overwhelm to chronic withdrawal, we respond with care and collaborate with local professionals for deeper clinical support.
Crisis Intervention Support Strathcona County
When youth experience emotional dysregulation, our staff respond with calm, de-escalation-focused practices that prioritize emotional safety.
Trauma-Informed Parenting Strathcona County
We support guardians, foster parents, and families with tools and insight to better understand trauma responses and respond with empathy.
Support for Healthy Connections Strathcona County
Youth often struggle with trust. We guide them in building respectful relationships—with peers, staff, and themselves.
A Place to Stabilize and Grow
Our homes aren’t clinical spaces. They feel like homes—warm, structured, and calm. That atmosphere helps youth begin to feel safe, even if they can’t name why they feel unsettled.
Changes for Hope delivers trauma-informed care in Strathcona County that’s rooted in long-term thinking. We’re not just here for the short-term placement. We’re here to support the turning points.
Values We Live By
- We lead with relationship, not rules
- We make room for silence, resistance, and anger
- We uphold each youth’s identity and cultural background
- We create emotionally safe spaces, every day
- We believe no youth is beyond care
In every part of our program, we prioritize connection—because that’s what makes healing possible.
Connected Care, Not Isolated Support
Our Strathcona County team works closely with Alberta Children’s Services, local schools, mental health agencies, and Indigenous supports to offer care that’s comprehensive and rooted in community.
Whether a youth is with us for weeks or several months, we stay consistent—and we help build a thoughtful path forward.
Contact Us Now to Learn More
If you’re searching for group care that centers trauma-informed support, or planning for a youth’s next step—we’re ready.
Every youth deserves a home that doesn’t just keep them safe—but helps them heal. Let’s build that, together.