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Understanding substance use and supporting safer use

#TheBluntTruth (English Only)

  • Learn ways that you can reduce risks to your health if you choose to use cannabis.

Game Changers: Things you should know about alcohol

  • A resource with important information about youth and alcohol that they can use as they think about if they are going to use it or not.

Game Changers: Six ways to use alcohol more safely

  • A harm reduction resource offering tips to youth on using alcohol in ways that may reduce their risk for harm should they decide to use alcohol.

Game Changers: Buzz on Booze

  • A resource offering quick facts about alcohol that are directly related to youth.

Game Changers: Things you should know about cannabis

  • A resource with important information about youth and cannabis that they can use as they think about if they are going to use it or not.

Game Changers: Quick Tips about safer ways to use cannabis

  • A resource outlining the short and long-term health risks that may impact youth as they think about using cannabis.

Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s Sensible Cannabis Education Booklets – by youth for youth

  • Resources developed by a grassroots network of youth and students who are concerned about the negative impact our drug policies have on individuals and communities. 

CAMH Mental Illness and Addiction Index

  • Get informed with clear, reliable information about mental illness and addiction, including treatment and recovery.

CAMH’s Youth & Mental Health 101

  • A Mental Health 101 Online Tutorial developed for youth

Jack.org Resources

  • Mental health and addictions resources vetted by the Jack.org professional programs team. Many resources are developed in conjunction with young leaders from the Jack.org network.

Are you or someone you know in crisis?

If you/someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please contact 911 or go to your local hospital immediately. If someone you know needs support, contact your local hub.

Find additional crisis services that are available across Ontario:

View Our Crisis Resources

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This website is for the YWHO Provincial Office and does not directly provide services. Local hubs can support you with the services you need, and 911 can provide crisis support.

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