Hera

Hera is a specialized year round education program with supports for adolescent girls who are at risk of being sexually exploited. The program embraces a therapeutic, relationship-focused approach to help these girls develop skills, commit to their education, re-examine their lives and move forward in a positive direction.

• An academic classroom with learning supports
• Mentorship opportunities
• In-home family support
• Experiential learning opportunities
• Support and connection to community resources
• Referrals and access to therapy

Who can attend Hera?

• Females aged 13-17 years old
• At risk of or involved in sexual exploitation
• Willing to access the program and engage in all aspects

How can you access Hera?
• Call the program to receive more info or download a Hera Program Referral Form
• Please call 403-828-HOPE(4673) to access immediate support from SCRIPT

Hera looks to engage community volunteers for programming and mentoring opportunities. Share your special talents with youth and help them to develop theirs! The Hera program is looking for volunteers to build relationships and support at-risk young women in our program through fun, interactive activities such as dance, cooking, baking, sewing, sports, art projects or any other talents/skills that you can share. Volunteers should be able to come in at least once every two weeks for two hours between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

To register for our Volunteer Orientation, or for specific opportunities, contact:
Maggie Schmiemann, Volunteer Coordinator
403-520-1548
volunteer@bgcc.ab.ca .

For more info about accessing Hera, please contact:
Karen Love, Program Manager
403-520-1517
klove@bgcc.ab.ca
   - or -
Laura Brucker-Taylor, Program Coordinator
403-777-6990
LBruckerTaylor@bgcc.ab.ca

Hera helped me realize who I am, that I am somebody and that I have the power to make my own decisions.

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