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.
Youth & Substance Use
An anniversary without celebration
Sadly, the drug poisoning crisis continues. Innovative actions are underway to address this complex issue.
Youth Harm Reduction Award
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Each year, the Youth Harm Reduction Award provides youth under 19 the opportunity to apply to receive $1,000 (total) and a framed certificate for each recipient.
Intensive substance use support for youth (YICMT)
Get intensive support for complex substance use and mental health needs for young people up to age 25. Program delivered by the Youth Intensive Case Management Team (YICMT).
Youth & Family Substance Use Resources
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The following resources are available to youth, families and care professionals.
For Youth
Mouse Party
An interactive educational site designed to provide a glimpse into the chemical interactions in the brain that cause the drug user to feel high.
Youth & Substance Use
Substance use among youth is a reality. Excessive alcohol or drug use often leads to other complications.
Alcohol and drug support for youth (South Island)
Youth ages 13 to 19 and their families can get counselling, treatment, residential care and support related to alcohol and other drug use.
Youth & Substance Use
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Substance use among youth is a reality. Excessive alcohol or drug use often leads to other complications.