The Mill Woods Collab

The Mill Woods Collab  (Collaborative) is a partnership funded by the City of Edmonton between Family Futures Resource Network, BGC Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area (BGCBigs) and The Family Centre.

Together we provide a spectrum of supervised services, supports and outreach for youth ages 13 to 25 years old, living in the Mill Woods community.

Services are provided in Mill Woods Town Centre and Mill Woods Recreation Centre.

Hours of Operation: 

Mill Woods Town Centre (located at 2331 66 Street NW) from Monday through Wednesday from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

The Family Centre will also provide therapeutic support at the Mill Woods Recreation Centre (located at 7207 28 Ave NW) every Thursday from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., on the second floor in Room 209/Presidents Council Room.

Family Futures Resource Network provides individual and group support to:

• Listen and help with life challenges
• Provide referrals to community support and services
• Teach life skills such as managing stress and anxiety, communication skills, dealing with anger, problem-solving, setting goals, etc.
• Access physical and creative activities

 BGCBigs Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton Area provides:

• Employment readiness support, including resume development, interview preparation and workplace skills
• Career exploration and connections to potential work, volunteer and training opportunities
• Support with post-secondary planning, applications, scholarships and funding opportunities
• Individualized coaching and skill development to support education, employment, and future goals 

The Family Centre provides:

• Drop in and scheduled counselling support (Mill Woods Rec Centre)
• Healthy Relationship skill building
• Healing Circles
• Trauma Informed individual and group sessions (Mill Woods Town Centre)