B.C. government to offer free virtual sessions on youth substance use

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Ministry of Education and Child Care is partnering with an adolescent clinical psychologist to host free virtual sessions on youth substance use.

Dr. Hayley Watson will host the talks for B.C. parents, guardians, caregivers and caring adults.

According to the Ministry of Education and Child Care, Dr. Watson will provide insights, tips and resources so participants have the tools to guide their children toward making positive choices regarding substance use.

Key takeaways include learning why children or teenagers are drawn to substances, understanding what causes and maintains substance use disorder and acquiring practical conversation tools for discussing substances.

Attendees will also be provided free access to an online addiction module for parents.

Participants are asked to register in advance due to limited capacity.

To register for the session on February 20th, click here, for the session on the 22nd, click here and for the session on February 28th, click here.

Each session runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.