Supporting Children and Youth Who Use Substances

This program provides multi-modal education to equip primary care professionals with the skills, tools, and resources to support children and youth who use substances, as well as their families, caregivers, and communities. 

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Live Workshops

The facilitated live session allows primary care providers to identify early as well as address and implement available resources for children and youth who use substances. Course content is structured around the Pathways BC clinical care pathway, a case study, and highlighted resources. These interactive workshops may be delivered either in-person or online based on community needs.

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Online Module

This course explores substance use among children and youth in BC, focusing on key risk factors, social and environmental influences, and the importance of early, effective responses. Participants will examine the roles of care providers and services, and build practical skills for developing trauma-informed, culturally safe relationships with young people and their caregivers. Through modules and case studies, attendees will strengthen their ability to screen, assess, and support youth with substance use and concurrent conditions while enhancing collaboration with community and specialist services.

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Acknowledgements

This program is funded by the Shared Care Committee—a partnership of Doctors of BC and the BC Government—as part of the Child & Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Community of Practice (CYMHSU CoP).