Enviros

Founded in 1976, when a group of innovative social workers and resilient youth walked into the <a href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/ghost-river-wa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ghost Wilderness west of Calgary</a>, Enviros has grown from a single wilderness school program to become a diversified social services organization with our head-office in Calgary. Our staff help children, youth and families move from vulnerability to stability, crisis to independence. We do that through programs in the areas of:
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<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/shunda-creek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Addiction recovery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-assessment-and-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FASD assessment and support</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/foster-care/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Foster care</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/homeless-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Homelessness</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/live-in-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Live-in environments for children and youth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/respite-care/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Respite care for children and youth with special needs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/young-offender-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Young offender open custody</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.enviros.org/alberta-young-adult-support/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youth aging out of Children’s Services</a></li>
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The power of human relationships invites belonging and inspires growth.
<h2>Our Vision</h2>
Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community.
<h2>Our Mission</h2>
Partnering with young people and families to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes.
<h2>Our Values</h2>
<b>Our six core values guide our practice and decision-making. </b>
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<li><b>Passion </b>– We have a real passion for people and the work that we do</li>
<li><b>Ingenuity</b> – We welcome creative and innovative thinking and solutions</li>
<li><b>Authenticity</b> – We want everyone to be genuine and who they really are</li>
<li><b>Resilience</b> – We are strong, adaptable, and problem solvers</li>
<li><b>Belonging</b> – We believe in meaningful community where no one feels left behind</li>
<li><b>Quality </b>– We set a high standard and expect everyone to give their very best</li>
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