Underage drinking is a serious social issue. Drinking before the legal age has been linked to many short- and long-term negative effects on physical, mental, social and academic factors. Parental involvement can help curb underage drinking and influence teens to make safe choices.
Resources
Drug Free Kids Canada
Drug Free Kids Canada is a Canadian registered charity made up of volunteer private-sector partners and parents from major media, advertising, production, research, and corporate industries. They believe that raising awareness and educating parents and youth about substance use can go a long way towards reducing drug and alcohol use and addiction.
Get Cannabis Clarity
Get Cannabis Clarity provides information for BC residents specific to our province laws. You’ll find legal, medical, travel, and home growth information here.
Government of Canada Cannabis Info
The government of Canada provides resources about cannabis and your health, cannabis and the border, cannabis impairment, what’s legal in each province and territory, as well as what industries need to know.
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addicition
CCSA works with its partners to address issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians. These issues have a profound impact across all aspects of society.
RCMP Centre for Youth Crime Prevention
The Centre for Youth Crime Prevention (CYCP) provides Canadians with evidence-informed and age appropriate crime prevention messages, information, tools, and programs to prevent youth crime and victimization.
Focus on the Family
Canada, TOLL FREE: 1.800.661.9800 An amazing amount of teachings you can learn from. Lots of family values and training. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Street Survival Guide Victoria
Street Survival Guide Victoria
Freedom Session/Esquimalt Nazarene
Esquimalt Nazerene, 250-382-0812 A 12 step healing ministry that will lead you on a journey towards the freedom and healing you’ve always hoped was possible for you.
Legacy Builders
Glad Tidings Victoria 65+ group for the young at heart. They have several small groups that meet throughout the week as well as a monthly Legacy Fellowship afternoon and a yearly banquet.
Glad Tidings Church
A full range of programs for all ages, including a big youth group that meets on Thursday nights.
Lifetree Centre
A family oriented church with multiple services to suit your needs. They believe that God has a purpose for everyone and would like to help you find yours.