Alternatives for Youth provides community-based substance use and addiction treatment services that engage and mobilize youth and their families 905-527-4469
Hamilton, Ontario
Joined January 2019
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@CCSACanada released Canada’s updated Guidance on Alcohol and Health today. "It's an important milestone in public health and cancer control,” says Dr. Craig Earle. “It aligns with the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control." Read more: partnershipagainstcancer.ca/… #alcohol #cancerrisk
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Canada’s new Guidance on #Alcohol and Health is available.
You have a right to know.
Learn more: bit.ly/3k9gyZa
#DrinkLessLiveMore
Today is #GivingTuesday
Please consider supporting our work with youth whose lives are affected by substance use and their families. ay.on.ca/donate/
Today is #GivingTuesday
Please consider supporting our work with youth whose lives are affected by substance use and their families. ay.on.ca/donate/
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If you are sick, in addition to staying home: wear a well-fitted mask for 10 days after symptom onset, do not visit persons at high risk of complications, seek medical attention for severe or worsening symptoms. 5/5
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People aged 5 and older can get their #Flu and #COVID19 shots at the same time. You don’t have to leave time between them. Protect yourself and others by getting both shots this Fall. Visit hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine for more info. 4/5
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#HamOnt is currently facing a triple threat of respiratory illnesses- RSV, influenza, and COVID-19, and case numbers are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Now is the time to use multiple layers of protection to protect the most vulnerable in our community. 1/5
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Today is the first day of #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek
Addiction can touch all of our lives, and Ontario’s substance use services help thousands each year on their recovery journey.
If you need support, don’t be afraid to reach out.
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Ace Week 2022 runs from Oct 23-29 and seeks to celebrate the ace community. Check out our article dispelling harmful myths about asexual and aromantic people.
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Nearly 15 per cent of youth in Canada use vapes regularly, according to the researchers of the study.
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If this is what your path to changing your substance use looks like - you are doing it right and we are here to support you! 🏆
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We currently have the following volunteer opportunities available.
Reception/Harm Reduction Distribution
Tuesdays 9am-1pm and/or 1pm-4pm
Fridays 1pm to 4pm
Visit aidsnetwork.ca/volunteer/ to complete a volunteer application.
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“Most flagrant is that 3 full years have passed since council recognized the need for more supervised consumption and treatment services (CTS) sites — and still we wait. All candidates should commit to a new community CTS and safer use spaces integrated into existing shelters”
#OPINION | Homelessness is not a “can” that can be kicked down the road, to another ward. It simply cannot be addressed without facing it head-on, the Hamilton Social Medicine Response Team (@HAMSMArTeam) writes #HamOnt
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Monkeypox vaccines are now being offered at the Hamilton Sexual Health Clinic every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm by appointment only for those at risk. To book an appointment call the Sexual Heath Info Line at 905-528-5894.
Excited to be spending the day chatting with McMaster pediatric residents about our services at the @mac_peds mental health fair!
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This is unacceptable. White suprematists in this city continue to multiply and get away with racism and hate while we see little to no action to address this by city leaders and officials. Enough is enough. #HamOnt -Koubra
#HamOnt THIS is why it’s vital that we acknowledge racism is woven in the fabric of this city.
This is why inherent anti-Black racism & white-supremacy this violent hate stems from need to be addressed EVERY SINGLE TIME.
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Sex workers are being harmed and exploited, not protected, under the current laws, a coalition of sex workers and sex worker-led groups will argue Monday at a landmark five-day Superior Court hearing. torstar.co/B8XA50KZBnh