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Because of this one girl I used to be friends with, my reputation got slandered and ruined. Now I feel like everyone at school hates me. Half my class has even said that they hate me. How do I regain my reputation?

Posted on March 22, 2023 by ConnecTeen

Hey, I'm so glad you reached out to us! I hope you're doing okay. Feeling like everyone hates you at school obviously sucks -- you have to spend so much…

Can I move out at 15? I want to leave and move in with my friend and have their parents be my legal guardians.

Posted on February 27, 2023 by ConnecTeen

Thanks for contacting us! Moving out can be a tough process, and being under 18 can also complicate things. Since we aren't legal experts, I'd suggest having a look at…

How do I live in the moment?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by ConnecTeen

Hey, that is a very fair question. Living in the moment isn't always easy, given all the things that can happen to take up your mind. Worries about the future…

Letting go of toxic people

Posted on May 28, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou I am a strong believer in forgiveness and second chances, often to…

Please register for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Posted on March 10, 2020 by ConnecTeen

We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary on May 13, 2020! The event is being held at the U of C Downtown Campus from 4:30 – 8:00PM. If you have volunteered…

does having social anxiety make me weak??

Posted on August 26, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hey, thanks for reaching out to us! Having social anxiety definitely does not make you weak. It may be tough to deal with it at times, but what matters is…

what do i do if i know i’m not mentally in a great spot but i don’t exactly know what’s wrong or why i’m feeling this way?

Posted on May 29, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hi Anon, It can be super tough to know what to do when you're struggling if you aren't even sure why that is - and that is okay that you…

How can I cope with getting triggered by seeing other people’s self harm scars/cuts in public as someone who is trying to recover from self harm?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by ConnecTeen

That's a really good question. Recovering from self harm is tough enough as it is, without seeing it in public as well, and it's completely understandable that you may be…

Calgary Hitmen Tickets Now on Sale!

Posted on January 15, 2018 by ConnecTeen

On Sunday, February 18th at 2pm, join us as the Calgary Hitmen take on the Saskatoon Blades, in support of ConnecTeen. When you purchase your tickets not only will you…

Enter our Face in the Crowd Contest

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Are you attending today's Calgary Hitmen game is support of ConnecTeen? Enter our Face in the Crowd contest for a chance to win a gift card to FanAttic and ConnecTeen…