Substance Abuse Support Program (project step)

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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/6″ el_class=”rightside”][vc_custom_heading text=”Substance Abuse Support Program (Project Step)” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”The counselling, treatment and information youth need today, to prevent life-long addiction and support student success.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Through collaboration, we intend to address the support, treatment, education, and prevention education (step) needs of youth in grades 7 to 12. Collectively, with funding from the local and provincial governmental entities, school boards, and other sources, it is our goal to improve access to substance abuse education, and providing critical school-based counselling to students and parents affected by drug and/or alcohol addiction. We also intend to play a pivotal role in raising awareness and community funds for project step, as well as overseeing the coordination and delivery of in-school programming in local schools.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”involved_and_support”][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”sponsor”][vc_custom_heading text=”SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT PROGRAM” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]

If you’re looking for support with substance use and misuse problems or know someone who is, we can help. Our services are free and confidential and our counsellors are available to support youth with substance use issues, options to make healthier choices and practice safely. We offer professional support, both to the youth with substance use issues and their family. We can work with parents, guardians, or other family members whether or not the youth is willing to engage in counselling. We also provide support for youth who are affected by parents or guardians with substance use challenges.

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[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”plan_event” width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”NEED” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Recent research revealed that 85% of adults with addiction started abusing drugs or alcohol before the age of 18. In Canada, 1 in 7 students in grades 9-12 report symptoms of a drug use problem.

According to the 2017 Student Drug Use and Health Survey, 1 in 10 students in grades 7-12 used prescription opioid pain relievers (e.g., Percocet, Percodan, Tylenol #3, Demerol, Dilaudid, OxyNEO, codeine) recreationally in the past year. The majority (55%) of these students obtained their drugs from a parent or sibling.

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The right to identify your own goals
The opportunity to negotiate the frequency of your appointments
The right to take a break or stop therapy at any time
Confidentiality, subject to legal limitations

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You can help us provide our youth and their families with access to support, treatment, education and prevention programming. You can help kids struggling with substance abuse – before it’s too late.

OUR CONTACT DETAILS
#209, 77 15 Street East – Prince Albert, SK S6V 1E9 Canada
Telephone: (306) 900-9097 – Facsimile: (506) 704-6888 –
Email: contact@pedac.ca – Website: www.pedac.ca
Non-Profit Registration Number: 842853376RC0001

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