# Kickstand Connect

> Kickstand Connect (iPhone/iPad app by Alberta Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstand-connect/id1615674445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alberta Centre for Excellence in Youth Mental Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615674447)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2022-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstand-connect/id1615674445/reviews.md

## What is Kickstand Connect?

We know it can be difficult for young people to get help on their own terms – and on their own time. To meet this need, Kickstand has launched Kickstand Connect – a free online portal that will make it easy to connect to mental health providers by video, audio or chat. No more waiting for a referral! If you are ayoung person between the ages of 12 to 25 or a family member/caregiver of a young person in Alberta, this app is for you.
 
The Kickstand Connect app offers young people living in Alberta access to 
drop-in or same day connection with a counsellor, peer support worker or 
group workshop. Support for mental health, substance use, loss of 
connectedness and/or a desire to build new skills are all great reasons to log on! Things are always changing within the clinic and so plan to visit more than once! 
 
 About Kickstand:
 Kickstand is a province-wide collaboration between philanthropic donors, service providers, young people and parents/caregivers committed to transforming how young people in Alberta access health and social services. 
 
 This integrated model puts young people at the centre of care and connects them to a variety of service providers in a single, recognizable physical and/or virtual location. It involves providing equitable access to innovative, co-created and accessible resources, tools and services that are relevant and address the unique characteristics of individuals 12-25 years old. 
 
 To get involved with Kickstand, send us an email at hello@mykickstand.ca


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.24.0 — 2026-07-29

- Accessibility enhancements added to form elements aligning with WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Biometrics prompt was updated to be more concise

### 4.23.1 — 2026-07-22

- Fixed an issue that was preventing some users from logging in after their session expired while the app was running in the background

### 4.21.2 — 2026-06-19

- API backend enhancements
- ADA bot enhancement supporting new AI agent
- Backend enhancements added to improve activity logging

### 4.16.0 — 2026-04-09

- The "Join appointment" link for video appointments using a custom telehealth link is available 24 hours in advance
- Providers will not see an error message when joining an appointment
- Backend improvements

### 4.15.0 — 2026-03-26

- Screen margins adjusted when signing a digital form
- When resetting a password, an error is displayed when our password criteria is not met
- Users who open an email and tap a link will now be taken directly to the correct section of the app after signing in. New users will be guided through onboarding first. If the app is already installed, they won’t be prompted to download it again.
- Backend improvements

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