Contact Dafne Blanco at
604.871.0508 or
outreach@headlinestheatre.com
Crystal Clear • A project designed to involve current and former users of crystal meth in understanding, participating in and owning their own health. It seeks to decrease the amount of harm associated with meth use, both to the individual and to the larger community. Crystal Clear also educates and empowers users to spread harm reduction information and resources to street-involved youth and to provide training and other opportunities to youth with multiple barriers. Contact Hayley Sinclair at: YouthAandD@vch.ca or 604.714.3484 ext. 2264
Hey-Way'-Noqu' Healing Circle for Addictions Society • Uses a holistic approach to assist urban Native and Metis individuals and families through their healing journey from chemical addictions and co-dependencies. This organization seeks to help restructure their lifestyles to maximum functioning, in a culturally relevant way that enhances individuality, continual independence and uniqueness. 604. 874.1831 or: heywaynoqu@telus.net
Directions Youth Services Centre • Provides Vancouver’s homeless and at-risk youth with a single entry point to access the tools they need to work towards reclaiming their lives. At Directions, youth have access to numerous services to return to their home, to secure affordable housing, to find employment, to work toward educational goals, or to access addictions services and mental health counsellors. Open 24/7, 365 days a year. 134 Burrard Street, 604.633.1472
Innervisions Recovery Center • Provides guidance, support and care of people affected by addiction with recovery programs based on an intensive integrated holistic approach which is contingent on their ability to participate. 604.468.2032 or 1877.939.1420 (toll free) http://www.innervisionsrecovery.com/
From Grief to Action/Parents Forever • Based in Vancouver, a non-profit society working to improve the lives of drug users, their families and friends. They promote the recognition of drug addiction as a health issue, and support a comprehensive continuum of care for drug users, including harm reduction, detoxification, treatment and rehabilitation. 604.454.1484 http://www.fromgrieftoaction.org/ or info@fgta.ca
Maple Ridge Treatment Center • Founded in 1965, has become one of the premier treatment centres in the Lower Mainland for men suffering from substance abuse and dependencies. The program is designed to address the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of each person.
604.467.3471 or: info@mrtc.bc.ca
http://www.mrtc.bc.ca/
http://www.methfacts.org/
This web site was created by M.A.R.C. (Methamphetamine Response Committee) to increase public awareness on issues surrounding methamphetamine use and has mobilized a wide variety of community partners including police, housing, social services, public health, comunity development and school agencies.
http://www.2020parenting.com/
After her son's meth addiction, drug-induced mental illness, and suicide, Kerry Jackson searched for understanding of the roots of addiction in her son. As a result of her discoveries, Kerry founded this new website resource centre that includes a e-guide on crystal meth, a newsletter, and articles from a variety of health professionals, suggested books, CDs, DVDS, and videos. Email: Kerry@2020Parenting.com
http://www.keepingthedooropen.com/
A multi-stakeholder coalition comprised of individuals and organizations representing a diverse range of groups that see substance abuse as a complex social, cultural, health, and economic issue. Their mission is to prevent and reduce the harms associated with problematic substance use and achieve better health and social justice outcomes for people living with addictions, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.
http://www.no2meth.ca/
This is a web site launched by the BC Government and it is designed to help students, parents, and teachers understand more about crystal meth.
• Young people can learn about crystal meth and the consequences of its use
• Parents can find substance-related information and parenting tips .
• Teachers will be able to find background information, resource materials, and lesson plans to help them and their students discuss issues related to the use of methamphetamine and other drugs.