youth and children generally

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Let’s Discuss: Opioids and Youth

This workshop aims to equip social workers/ social service/ health sector helpers with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to create accurate, comprehensive, and professional documentation that is grounded in anti-oppressive approaches and practices.

Introduction:

Welcome and orientation:

Overview of the importance of documentation in social services

Establishing workshop goals and expectations.

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting an upcoming webinar about Gambling & Media Impact.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannabis and the developing brain" on August 21st from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT. Below is a description about the webinar.

Let’s Discuss: Well-being

To decrease the risk of developing a substance use disorder, one must develop coping mechanisms to turn to in place of substances. This one-hour session delves into the coping mechanisms of exercise, mindfulness, and yoga. Join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA.

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

Let’s Talk: Safe Supply

Learn what safe supply is and what its role is in eradicating the opioid crisis. Discover the pros and cons of introducing safe supply across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA.

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

Workshops are available for booking in British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador.

Direct Registration Link: https://redcap.link/August2023TERReg

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannafacts" on August 9th from 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT. Below is a description about the webinar.

‘Summertime Blooms’ Workshop

Tuesday August 15, 2023

12 - 2PM

IN PERSON

1025 Queen Street West

Register here: Summertime Blooms: August Session Tickets, Tue, 15 Aug 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Let’s Talk: Tainted Supply

Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This is a 30-minute drop-in talk of how Fentanyl, Carfentil and other substances are worsening the opioid crisis. This talk covers the use of multiple substances and how the unregulated market has become tainted with the new and toxic drugs being added.

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

Gambling and the teenage brain

If it seems like youth make emotional decisions and engage in risky behaviour, there’s a reason t: It’s all part of brain development. And while it’s a natural and necessary process, it also makes them particularly susceptible to developing a problem with gambling.

The amygdala and the prefrontal cortex

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannabis and the developing brain," on July 25th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT. Below is a description about the webinar.

The 3rd Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC)
Health In | Equity Conference

October 20-21, 2023 — Digital Conference

The Canadian Children, Youth and Coes (CCYC) In | Equity Conference is an interdisciplinary conference designed to bring together pediatric health and allied health care professionals to address health care inequities from birth to adolescence using a family-centred approach.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Canna-facts," on July 19th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT. Below is a description about the webinar.

Let’s Discuss: Toxic Drugs

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This one-hour workshop highlights how Fentanyl and Carfentil are worsening the opioid crisis. Learn the use of multiple substances and how it affects overdose response treatment. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. Participate in escape rooms, quizzes and more!