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WHO ARE WE?
To support this initiative, the Hub has 2 navigators, Dani and Melissa to develop relationships with youth and help them navigate services best suited to their needs.
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Dani:
I am very excited to be a member of the Brazeau Empowerment and Support Team in Drayton Valley.  I believe this to be a wonderful program for our community and I am excited to see how we can grow from this. 
With a degree in Community Rehabilitation, I have worked front line with adults and children with disabilities for almost 7 years. I have a passion for helping others within their natural environments and making their community as accessible as possible.   I have also spent much of my career in the classroom supporting young children with various disabilities in their learning environments.  
When I’m not in the office, you can find me taking my dog for hikes through the trails around town or practicing at-home yoga videos on youtube!  I love staying active and being in the outdoors.  


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​Melissa: 
I am an RN with 13 years experience. My passion is helping people get what they need to be independent and safe, whether it is fulfilling their physical needs or emotional support. Working with youth and their families in our community is my dream job. I am so excited to be a part of this initiative!
Outside of the office, I get to use the tips and tools that I share with all of you. I have 4 kids ranging from 6 to 13. My home is filled with lots of laughs, hugs and just enough chaos to make it normal. I grew up in the Warburg area, did my first year of nursing school at the Consortium in Drayton Valley and returned to the area to raise my kids.
People often ask me why I do what I do.  My “why” is to build connections with the youth and help them become resilient. I strive to meet people where they are at, connect with them and help link them with supports and resources right at our fingertips. I have so much love for this community and have learned that there is so much to be offered and shared right here!
WHAT WE DO?
  • Support individuals between the ages of 11 and 24 within Drayton Valley, Brazeau County and surrounding areas 
  • Focus on the encouragement of healthy relationships 
  • Support universal strategies that build healthy lives
  • Support individuals in connecting with and navigating community resources
  • Support building life skills and career guidance
  • Support awareness around living well with addictions and/or mental illness 
  • Reduce stigma and barriers to accessing support for addictions and mental health

WHY DO WE DO THIS? 
  • Increase resiliency of youth and their families
  • Provide positive opportunities for all youth
  • Strengthen our community by engaging youth in making positive changes

WHERE CAN YOU FIND US?
  • FACEBOOK: Brazeau Empowerment and Support Team
  • INSTAGRAM: dv_b.e.s.t

HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US?
Email: danielle.dvyouthhub@gmail.com OR melissa.dvyouthhub@gmail.com

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