Substance Use Supports
Substance Use Supports
At Access Youth, we take a harm reduction approach. While our overall goal is to reduce substance use and misuse, we recognize that some youth may still choose to use substances. We aim to provide accurate information, support, and resources to help young people stay as safe and healthy as possible, while also offering pathways to reduce or stop use when they are ready.
We recognize that some youth may choose to use substances. The resources below are provided to help reduce risks and support safer choices.
Emergency
- Call 911 if you suspect someone overdosing
- National Overdose Response Service 1‑888‑688‑6677
Harm Reduction Resources
- Substance Use Youth Peer Support
- NaloxHome offers in person youth substance use and harm reduction peer support at Foundry Tri-Cities Monday to Friday
- Towards the Heart – Harm Reduction Resources
- Help Starts Here – Substance Use and Harm Reduction Information
- Safer Injecting and Smoking tips
- Responding to an Opioid Overdose
- Opiod Overdose and the Toxic Drug Supply
- Safer Snorting
- Responding to Stimulant Overdose
- Substance Use and Youth – Everything You Need to Know
You don’t have to figure things out on your own. We meet youth where they are to get them where they want to go. Whether that’s through outreach, one-on-one support with our Youth Empowerment Worker, or connecting you to counselling services through Foundry, we’re here to help.
