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Substance Use Services Available for Youth (SAY) videos were created for youth with the help of Brynn and Hayden, who have lived experiences. Hear them speak in their own words about their journeys and the work they are doing with Interior Health.
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Brynn and Hayden talk about how they are working with IH to get the word out about youth substance use services.
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Are you worried about your substance use?
Brynn wants you to know that you are not alone. Making changes is hard, it’s ok to mess up. Help will still be there.
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Stigma never helps anyone
Everybody struggles with something. But stigma happens, and never helps anyone.
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The opposite of addiction
When you are in active addiction you feel very alone. Brynn and Hayden believe the opposite of addiction is connection.
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Resilience, tenacity, hard work, and courage are what drove Sheneile Black to turn her hardships into success.
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Learn how Holding Hope support groups provide a safe space for caregivers supporting loved ones affected by substance use.
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On July 25, IH started an evacuation of The Pavilion care home in New Denver. Read an account of the evacuation & learn how IH responds in wildfire emergencies.
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Erin Blackwell, manager of clinical operations at Royal Inland in Kamloops is someone who truly lives by her motto, think globally, act locally.
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Find tips for walking, biking or rolling to school safely. Learn what some cities and IH are doing to make school streets safer.
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