The Family School Wellness Program is a voluntary program available to children, teens, and their families providing support for those facing social, emotional, or family challenges. It is available year-round and is free of charge. Services are provided at school, home, or in the community.

The Family School Wellness Program (FSWP) has been providing services to children and their families in Red Deer since 1992. The program is an early intervention / prevention service that deals with mental health issues, and those that are social, or emotional in nature. The issues may be occurring at home, school or in the community.

The FSWP recognises the importance of mental health for healthy individual, family and community functioning. This program further recognises that many community agencies positively influence and contribute to mental wellness. A collaborative effort between these groups is seen as essential in order to facilitate healthy individual and family development. As such, the program advocates a family-focused proactive approach in the prevention of mental health concerns that would limit an individual’s ability to participate in his/her community.

Family School Wellness Program Velma Karpa, Coordinator 5210 - 61 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6N8 Phone: (403) 342-4320 Fax: (403) 347-6410