ENVIROS
Registered Name: ENVIROS WILDERNESS SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Business No: 129214409RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
Enviros is a social services agency that helps children, youth and families move from crisis and vulnerability to strength and independence.
You can help Enviros to continue the important work we do!
Your generosity will support the operations of Enviros. This includes critical needs of client support, staff training and development and capital improvements for our multiple facilities. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Alberta’s most vulnerable.
Who We Are
Enviros Wilderness School Association is a diverse not-for-profit social services agency. Since 1976, Enviros has offered innovative, family-oriented programming to Alberta’s most vulnerable children, youth, adults & families.
What We Do
We offer a range of therapeutic programs designed to keep families safe and strong and to help children, youth and adults with addiction, mental health and other challenges that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Some of our residential and community programs include:
- Wilderness Addiction Treatment
- Emotional/Behavioral
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- Youth Justice Support
- Family Support/Reunification
- Developmental Issues
- Child/Youth/Adult Stabilization
Why We Are Successful
Research shows contact with the outdoors and being part of respectful, safe environments reduces stress and anxiety, improves self-confidence and self-discipline and builds a stronger sense of belonging — all of which are essential to personal growth and emotional healing.
What Sets Us Apart
Expertise – we are recognized as a leader in experiential learning and adventure therapy.
Experiential Learning – intentionally designed therapeutic activities that help clients discover their own strengths and abilities and attain their newly discovered goals.
Adventure Therapy – by going beyond the standard "talk" method, this technique uses outdoor activities to enhance our clients’ physical and psychological well-being.
Leaders – we are a well-respected leader in our sector and known for our quality service development, programs, and delivery.
Relationships – our unique approach puts the relationship between client, therapist and supportive staff at the centre of the healing process.