Resource: Parent Action on Drugs
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| Topic |
Youth Empowerment, Social Skills Development, Mentorship, Mental Health, Drugs, Coping Mechanisms, Character Development, Addictions
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| Company |
Parent Action on Drugs |
| Contact |
Diane Buhler |
| Email |
pad@sympatico.ca |
| Tel. |
416-395-4970 |
| Fax |
866-591-7685 |
| Address |
7 Hawsdale Road, Toronto, ON, M3K1W3.
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| Grades |
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Price |
Free
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| Length |
Two day training workshop for senior high school student peer leaders; 2-3 hour workshop by peer leaders provided to students in grade 8 or grade 9 |
| Follow Up |
No. Follow up is provided on an as-needed basis |
| Area |
Central Toronto, East York, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough |
| Detail |
CBC - Challenges, Beliefs and Changes is a peer led program that supports the transition to high school. Senior high school students recieve a comprehensive training program to deliver a customized prevention program to students in grade 8 or grade 9. The program provides a hollistic approach to issues surrounding the decision to use alcohol and other drugs, including teenage stress, school and family concerns and coping skills. While a delivery manual is provided to each peer leader, the high school has the flexibility of to adapt to the unique characteristics of their school community. |
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