Youth Harm Reduction Award

Information and Guidelines

Youth Harm Reduction Award Application - Fillable

Youth Harm Reduction Award Application - Downloadable

Island Health’s Youth Harm Reduction Award, to be given annually, was inspired by three high school students in the Greater Victoria region whose commitment and passion allowed them to attain their goal of providing harm reduction training in their school. Their motivation to make a difference came following the fatal illicit drug poisoning of a friend. This award honours their dedication to advancing knowledge and creating awareness to help reduce the risk of harm for themselves and for other young people.

Winners receive $1,000 (total) and a framed certificate for each recipient. Applicants must be under 19 and live in any community in the Island Health region, including the southern Gulf Islands. Applications will be reviewed beginning in April, with the winning submission announced in June. 

Learn more about the award, the application process and past winners.

We look forward to hearing from other young people about innovative and impactful harm reduction projects they are leading in their communities.

News & Events

Victoria trio awarded Youth Harm Reduction Award for life-saving training and education efforts

Victoria trio awarded Youth Harm Reduction Award for life-saving training and education efforts

Three Victoria youth have been recognized by Island Health for their commitment and dedication to harm reduction awareness and training.

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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Funds New Mobile Service for Youth Wellness

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation Funds New Mobile Service for Youth Wellness

Thanks to generous financial support from the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, a mobile service for youth wellness will soon be hitting the road.

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An anniversary without celebration

An anniversary without celebration

Sadly, the drug poisoning crisis continues. Innovative actions are underway to address this complex issue.

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