Youth & Families
Education and Prevention
Safety First: Real Drug Education for Teens: At the Drug Policy Alliance, they believe accurate, honest, compassionate drug education is a right for all young people. The Safety First: Real Drug Education for Teens curriculum is a comprehensive tool for teachers that allows them to have honest conversations about drugs with their students, equipping them with the skills to navigate their risks.
Let’s Talk Opioids Including Fentanyl: Knowledge and strategies help parents to prevent children from using opioids problematically, to spot problematic use by recognizing the signs and symptoms and to take action effectively to prevent an accidental overdose. By DFK Canada.
When Words Matter: This Fraser Health BC resource is designed to start the conversation with a loved one to talk about overdose prevention in a non-judgmental and constructive way.
Responding to substance use
Addiction: The Next Step: Is someone you care about struggling with substance use? This Crisis Toolkit is here to help. Journey at your own pace through videos, tips, and other tools designed to help you and your loved one.
Empowering Families Affected By Substance Use Problems: This online course is offered by CAMH. Having a family member with a substance use problem can be very stressful and overwhelming. You play a key role in supporting your relative and in promoting their wellness and recovery. Performing this role may take a toll and have a significant impact on you as well. This self-directed online program is designed to empower you as you support your loved one.
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder for Youth - Principles - BCCSU: The continuum of care for OUD should be understood as inclusive and supportive of youth achieving long-term recovery, with an understanding that recovery looks different for each person.
Finding Quality Addiction Care in Canada: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide: This guide by CCSA provides information on how to find quality addiction care in Canada for drug and alcohol treatment. This guide provides information on planning for treatment and different treatment options as well as questions to ask a treatment provider when considering a program.
National Overdose Response Service NORS - Call 1-888-688-NORS (6677): NORS is an overdose prevention hotline for Canadians providing loving, confidential, non-judgmental support for you, whenever and wherever you use drugs.
BRAVE APP peer-to-peer remote support: The Brave App connects people who use drugs with community members when they are vulnerable to overdose.
Lifeguard App: Lifeguard App automatically contacts emergency responders if a user becomes unconscious or unable to function in the event of an overdose.