The well-being and resiliency of youth is fundamental to the success of our communities. If our local young people are thriving, we will see a ripple effect in the rest of society as people of all ages feel a sense of belonging, connection, and purpose.

But we know that over the past few years, young people across our city have been struggling. Rates of mental health concerns and substance use for local youth have been on the rise.

Who are we?

Planet Youth Calgary is an initiative by the United Way of Calgary and Area based on the Icelandic Prevention Model to reduce rates of substance use amongst young people and positively impact other areas of their lives, helping them build a brighter, healthier future.