Improving Mental Healthcare for Youth and Young Adults

The Framework for Research in Emerging Adults (FREA) is an educational and research platform created to empower 16 to 24 year olds throughout their mental healthcare journey'

Stepping into adulthood is tough; you deserve strong mental health support.
Share your lived experiences to pave the way for improved mental health care

The FREA Registry

This registry gathers health and experience data from emerging adults (16 to 24 years old) to improve mental health care provision.

Monitor your mental well-being through brief questionnaires over time


Shape the future of mental health care

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Join the registry in 3 easy steps:

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to participate, or to be contacted for future research, or both!

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You've successfully signed up for the FREA registry.

Our Key Projects
FREA's initiative backs research on key mental health questions in emerging adults.
Each project assesses a treatment for a specific need.
Video Insights: Understanding Mental Health
We are stronger together
There are a number of community services which offer support to emerging adults in Calgary and area. Find out more about the one that is right for you.
Why Change Is So Scary — and How to Unlock Its Potential
Maya Shankar
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Rob Wan
There's no shame in taking care of your mental health
Sangu Delle
Clinics
Rooted in support, clinics are like sturdy trees providing help and guidance to those who seek it, helping them grow stronger and healthier.

Seeking treatment at a clinic supports your long-term well-being, provide valuable skills to embrace the seasons of change, and prevent mental health challenges from escalating.
Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Phone Number: 
403-955-8389
Address: 1820 Richmond Rd SW Calgary, AB T2T 5C7
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Brown building that says Foothills professional building
Community Addiction & Mental Health Clinics
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 4:15 pm
Phone Number: 
403-955-6200
Address: Suite 380
1620-29 Street NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4L7
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Adult Day Hospital - Addiction & Mental Health (South Health)
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone Number: 
403-956-4222
Address: Clinic 5C
74448 Front Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T3M 1M4
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Urgent Mental Health Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
Hours: Available 24/7
Phone Number: 
403-955-6200
Address: 1213 4 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0X7
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Find Support
We are stronger together
There are a number of community services which offer support to emerging adults in Calgary and area. Find out more about the one that is right for you.
Why change is so scary and how to unlock
its potential
Maya Shankar
On masculinity and mental health
Rob Wang
There's no shame in taking care of your mental health
Sangu Delle
Maya Shankar
Why change is so scary and how to unlock
its potential
Rob Wang
On masculinity and mental health
Sangu Delle
There's no shame in taking care of your mental health
The About Me Form
Tired of repeating your story every time you go to a new provider?
What is it?
The About Me form is a handy tool that gathers information about you to help your providers understand you better.
Why was this created?
Emerging Adults (EA) told us they were tired of repeating their stories over and over again to different practitioners.
This form, designed together with EAs, saves you from having to explain your story over and over again in person.
Who has access to my information?
You are the owner of this information and can share it as you wish. Edit and update your answers anytime.
Choose Your Adventure:
Fill Out Online or Download PDF Form
Online Form
Complete the form online and receive your responses via email.
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PDF
Download the PDF version of the About Me Form to work on it offline.
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TL;DR
Join the FREA registry and transform mental healthcare for emerging adults
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The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

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Pave the way for improved mental health care support