The back-to-school period can bring a mix of emotions for children, teenagers, and young adults, ranging from excitement and anticipation to stress and anxiety. Join Substance (formerly known as Drug Free Kids Canada) as we examine the relationships between substance use, stress/anxiety, depression and coping.
youth-transition years (ages 19-25)
HRI Talks-Click. Bet. Regret? Problem Gambling and Mental Health Events
This free public event welcomes everyone to join us on September 17, 2025!
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The Overdose Crisis: Spotlight on Opioids, Sedatives & Stimulants Events
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The ongoing overdose crisis in Canada has claimed the lives of over 50,000 people since 2016. Parents and professionals working with youth need to know how to protect not only themselves, but also young people who are using or considering using opioids, stimulants or sedatives for any purpose.
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Join Our Study on Substance Use Health Experiences in Children’s Hospitals Forum topic
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is a national leader on substance use health (SUH) committed to using evidence-based research to promote programs and policies that

Strategies for Youth Substance Use Prevention: What Youth Say Works Forum topic
We at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), have a new report to share with you! Through a consultation with youth advisory councils and committees, we connected with young people across the country to better understand how to help prevent and reduce youth substance use harms in Canada.

Living A Life Worth Living: DBT Skills For Youth Events
Are you interested in learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to learn ways of managing your mental health challenges?

CYBD’s World Bipolar Day Public Education Event 2025 Events
The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) invites you to its annual public education event hosted on March 27th, 2025! This event is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about youth bipolar disorder. A youth patient will share their lived experience, attendees will hear from Hope + Me, and current research will be presented. This year, CYBD is challenging its presenters to address two themes related to youth bipolar disorder, Patient and Family Engagement in Bipolar Disorder Research: Lessons from the Past and Building Momentum for the Future.

Living A Life Worth Living: DBT Skills For Youth Events
Are you interested in learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to learn ways of managing your mental health challenges?
Hope and Me in collaboration with The 519, is now offering a FREE DBT skills-building group for 2SLGBTQ+ youth (18 to 29 years old) to improve mental well-being through managing challenging thoughts and feelings.

Film Screening on Hidden Homelessness among 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Events
Pathways Interrupted: 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Leading Responses to Hidden Homelessness in Ontario, Canada

Webinar: Perspectives on the crossroads of youth bipolar disorder and substance use Forum topic
On October 22, 2024, a webinar about the link between co-occurring addiction problems and youth bipolar disorder and the brain science behind this association was co-hosted by the Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) at CAMH with EENet in the Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
This webinar explored:

Dialogue to Action: CICMH 2024 Annual Conference Events
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s (CICMH) Annual Conference is an opportunity for stakeholder

Stella's Place Peer Support Panel for Global Peer Support Day Events
Interested in learning more about peer support for youth and young adults? Want to learn more about how peer support can be a part of the recovery journey for folks with mental health challenges?
Free Webinar: Game-bling: When Gaming Meets Gambling Events
From playing claw machines to opening