Toolkits

Substance Use on Campuses

February 24, 2025

Navigating Substance Use Issues and Recovery Supports in Post-secondary Institutions

December 16, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

In this webinar, Jason Parete from University of Windsor and Mack Park from the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) will discuss student recovery programs within post-secondary settings, while also providing anti-stigma education to be a good ally. Specifically, they will talk about what substance use issues and recovery are and how they are related to the student population; the role of stigma in creating barriers to care and how to begin mitigating it; suggestions for supporting students on your campus and how to advocate for the student recovery program model. This webinar will be recorded, and French closed captioning will be provided. 

CICMH Campus Community Summit

January 14 @ 10:00 am

Episode 10 – Cannabis and Gambling Addiction Awareness with Dua Fatima, Nicole Rita and Steve Keller

February 24, 2023

In this episode, Dua Fatima (Youth Gambling Awareness Program), Nicole Rita (Humber College placement student) and Steve Keller (Youth Cannabis Awareness Program) will discuss emerging trends and research on youth cannabis and gambling addictions, addiction from a post-secondary perspective, available YMCA of Greater Toronto services and supports for post-secondary institutions across the province, and what campus staff and faculty can do if a student shares they are struggling with an addiction.

Harm Reduction with the Umbrella Project

May 17, 2022 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST

In this webinar, we will be joined by Sarah Crawford of the Umbrella Project at Algonquin College, who will talk to us about harm reduction, substance use, and the incredible work the Umbrella Project has done to create a safer space on campus to discuss the impact of alcohol and other drugs.

Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19: Spotlight on Youth

January 12, 2022

Improving access to mental health supports for transitional aged youth - Presented by The Family Navigation Project

December 8, 2021

In this webinar, we welcome the Family Navigation Project as our special guests as they continue their work to improve access to the right mental health and addictions care for transitional aged youth (ages 13-26) and their families.

Preventing Substance-Related Harms Among Canadian Youth Through Action Within School Communities: A Policy Paper

Public Health Agency of Canada

October 28, 2021

Blueprint for Action: Preventing Substance-Related Harms Among Youth Through a Comprehensive School Health Approach

Public Health Agency of Canada

October 28, 2021

Know Your Drugs 101

Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP), Toronto Chapter

October 28, 2021