YCS is seeking youth to give their feedback on a series of Safety First's Harm Reduction curriculum. This feedback will be integrated to the development of the workshop. These workshops will be held the first Monday of every month via zoom. The topics are as follows:
November: Harm Reduction overview
Students will learn about harm reduction concepts and strategies, including ways to not use at all, that will empower them to make healthy choices for themselves and others regarding substance use.
December: Stress, Coping and wellness
This lesson will review stress, discuss how to manage stress in a healthy way and to understand one’s own stress, understand and respond to stigma associated with drug use, and find ways to support a friend who is dealing with stress. The ultimate goal is to find ways to cope with stress without turning to drugs.
January 2025:
Students will learn foundational media literacy knowledge and be offered tools to help them make healthy and informed decisions. The goal of this lesson is to reduce harm through knowing good drug information and using media literacy skills.
