Exterior of The Summit Youth Wellness Centre building at dusk, with bicycles parked outside, large windows, and motivational signs including 'Belong. Become. Believe.' and 'You Got This.'

Why This Matters

Youth in rural communities face unique challenges. There are fewer resources, fewer programs, and fewer safe spaces where they can simply be themselves. These gaps can lead to isolation, struggles with mental health, and missed opportunities to discover their strengths and potential.

We believe every young person deserves access to safe and supportive spaces, positive role models and mentorship, and opportunities to grow, explore, and succeed. Where a youth lives should never determine the level of support they receive.

Poster promoting The Summit Youth Wellness Centre, showing a group of young people with their arms around each other outside the centre at sunset, with text about community support for youth, including statements about building a space, believing in youth, creating opportunities, and changing lives.

Be Part of the Change

The Summit is being built for the youth in our community, but it will take all of us to bring it to life.

Whether you are a parent, community member, organization, or potential partner, your support helps create something truly meaningful and lasting.

Together, we are not just building a centre.
We are building stronger futures for our youth.

In rural Alberta, there are gaps when it comes to youth support.

There are limited spaces for youth to go, fewer programs to be part of, and not enough access to mentorship, mental health support, and opportunities to grow. Many young people are left without a place where they truly feel safe, supported, and understood.

The Summit Youth Wellness Centre was created to change that.

The Summit is more than just a building. It is a safe and inclusive space where youth can come as they are, build confidence, develop real life skills, and feel a true sense of belonging.

At The Summit, youth will have access to opportunities that are often missing in rural communities. They will be able to build confidence through sports and physical activity, express themselves through music, art, and creativity, learn real life skills like cooking and budgeting, and access mentorship and mental wellness support in a safe and trusted environment.

A Space Built for Youth Who Deserve More

A graphic with the title "Why it Matters" featuring a sunset with four young people sitting on a hill, with text about challenges faced by youth in rural Alberta and the importance of support, positive role models, opportunities, and community. It includes a photo of youth in a wellness center playing pool.

Our Vision

A poster titled "Our Vision" with a photograph of four young people sitting outdoors at sunset, with their arms around each other. The poster includes text about supporting youth and building confidence, with icons representing feeling safe, building confidence, prioritizing mental wellness, learning and growing, and connecting and thriving. It also features photos of youth playing basketball, sitting on a couch, cooking, and an art studio.

Our vision is to create a space where every youth feels seen, supported, and empowered to become the best version of themselves.

We are building a centre that focuses on the whole person. Not just physical health, but mental wellness, identity, confidence, and life skills. A place where youth are not judged, but supported. A place where they can rise, connect, and discover their potential.