Take Action in Secondary Schools
SECTION VI:
Programs and Services in Your Community
Websites: Canada
www.aadac.com – Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
AADAC is an agency funded by the Government of Alberta to assist Albertans in achieving freedom from the harmful effects of alcohol, other drugs and gambling. Resources, information, and support are available for teachers, students, and parents.
www.ades.bc.ca – Alcohol-Drug Education Service
Since 1952 the Alcohol-Drug Education Service has been a leading provider of professional drug education resources and an advocate for prevention strategies aimed at reducing substance abuse problems.
www.afm.mb.ca – Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)
AFM enhances the health of Manitobans by reducing the harm of alcohol, other drugs and gambling through leadership in education, prevention, rehabilitation and research.
www.bacchus.ca – BACCHUS The Student Life Education Company Group
The Student Life Education Company is the leader in the promotion of healthy decisions on the use or non-use of alcohol and other health issues. This is done by increasing awareness, challenging unhealthy attitudes, and by providing students and student advisors with resources, training, and educational materials.
www.cash-aces.ca – Canadian Association for School Health (CASH)
CASH is a national association composed of 12 provincial/territorial coalitions whose members promote the health of children and youth through school related health promotion. The association develops and implements projects, activities and services that promote a comprehensive school health approach.
www.ccsa.ca – Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)
CCSA is Canada's national addictions agency. Our mission is to provide objective, evidence-based information and advice that will help reduce the health, social and economic harm associated with substance abuse and addictions.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca – Health Canada
Provides extensive information on a wide range of health issues including substance use.
www.gosmokefree.ca/prof – Health Canada
Research, resources, facts and FAQs available about tobacco on this Health Canada website.
www.madd.ca – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
MADD is a non-profit, grassroots organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this violent crime. MADD ‘s aim is to offer support services to victims and heighten awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving.
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca – Public Health Agency of Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada aims to promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.
Note: Information retrieved and verified from websites as of August 2008. All descriptions of organizations and resources are quoted directly from the respective website.
