Substance Use

We use a harm-reduction model to educate students on the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol, cannabis and other substances. We also educate students on safer partying practices, serving sizes and harm reduction methods and guidelines when using substances. In our programming we often use interactive goggles to simulate the visual effects of alcohol and cannabis to spark discussion around alcohol and drug use.

Online Tutorials

Resource Description

Cannabis & Mental Health

Free online resources and trainings created by youth for youth on cannabis use and mental health.

DrinkSmart Student-led alcohol awareness and education programming promoting responsible drinking.
The Works (City of Toronto) Programs and services to reduce drug-related harm for people who use drugs, including accessing harm-reduction supplies, counselling, supervised injection services and drug checking services.

Other Resources

Resource Description

ConnexOntario

24/7 mental health and addiction support service in Ontario.

SMART Recovery

Free support meetings (in-person and virtual) open to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.

Telehealth Ontario

Free and confidential support 24/7.Nurses can help you with any health matters, including addiction concerns.

Access MHA

Help finding substance use health/addictions support, services and care.