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Goal: |
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To
identify, develop and promote prevention-based projects, events and activities
around substance use and addiction issues |
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Provide up-to-date information/resources to the general student body, parents,
counselors and educator on drugs, alcohol and other
addiction related issues
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Assist students and staff in gaining the knowledge and skills required to
identify students at risk, and acquire appropriate support |
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Promote healthy lifestyle activities (positive time management skills, sports,
art, and relaxation techniques) to reduce stress and encourage healthy decision
making and coping skills
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Approach: |
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Through the delivery of in-class presentations on
substance use and addiction issues, counseling
support, and the supply of
resources to increase awareness and reduce addiction issues |
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The initiation and promotion of early intervention initiatives via screening and
referrals for students who are in need of knowledge, support, and
direction |
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Whenever possible, through the sharing of resources and participation in and
promotion of community efforts that seek to increase awareness and understanding
around addiction issues |
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Referral Service: |
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Students are welcome to access these
services at any time, on a ‘drop-in’ basis, or |
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Students may be referred through parents, school staff and/or administration |
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family and individual counseling can also be made directly to our Youth and
Family Counselor at the Pathways offices. 250-492-0400 |
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Contact: |
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To learn more about our current school-based prevention activities, referral
services, or to acquire additional resources and/or support information, please
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Chad Teigen
School Based Prevention
Coordinator for
Penticton
Secondary
School
Tel.:
770-7750,
ext. 3139
Email:
cteigen@summer.com
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