Youth Harm Reduction Award

Youth Harm Reduction Award 2026

Are you under 19 and living in the Island Health region?

If you or another young person you know are working on a school project to help reduce harms from substances (like alcohol, nicotine or unregulated drugs), you could qualify for Island Health’s 2026 Youth Harm Reduction Award.

What is the Youth Harm Reduction Award?

Island Health’s annual Youth Harm Reduction Award was created because of three high school students in Greater Victoria. After losing a friend to toxic drugs, they worked hard to bring harm reduction training to their school. Their passion and commitment inspired this award, which recognizes young people who are helping to build awareness and reduce the risk of harm for themselves and others.

Application timeline and details

Learn about the 2025 award winners.

Questions? Connect with us at harmreduction@islandhealth.ca

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