Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) Funded Projects - Manitoba/Saskatchewan

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• Brandon Community Alcohol and Drug Education Coalition Drug Prevention and Mobilization Plan
• Wonders of Wellness "WOW"
• Building Assets in Youth
• Drug Strategy for Sunrise Health Regions: Prevention Initiatives

Brandon Community Alcohol and Drug Education Coalition Drug Prevention and Mobilization Plan

Organization: Brandon School Division No. 40

Contact Information:
Dr. Donna Michaels
Chair, Brandon School Board
Brandon School Division No. 40
1031 - 6th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 4K5
Telephone: 204-729-3104
Fax: 204-729-0311
E-mail: michaels.donna@brandonsd.mb.ca

Description
In partnership with Brandon School Division, Brandon Police Services, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, Brandon Regional Health Authority, City of Brandon, Community and Youth Correctional Services, Brandon Ministerial Association, Child and Family Service of South West Manitoba, Teen Challenge, Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre, the three year coalition will implement 30 strategies within its prevention and mobilization plan through training programs and workshops for youth aimed at preventing illicit drug initiation, demand, dependency and increase illicit drug awareness amongst youth and parents.

Wonders of Wellness "WOW"

Organization: Prairie Valley School Division

Contact Information:
Mr. Ben Grebinski
Director of Education
Prairie Valley School Division
P.O. Box 1937, 3080 Albert Street North
Regina, SK S4P 3E1
Telephone: 306-949-3366
Fax: 306-543-1771
Email: Ben.Grebinski@pvsd.ca

Description
The Balcarres Community School, in partnership with Star Blanket First Nation, Little Black Bear First Nation, File Hills Police, File Hills Community Health Services, and Regina Qu'Appelle Health Authority will raise awareness of the dangers of the use of illicit drugs and other substances through engaging youth and parents. The 26-month project's activities include: hosting a wellness workshop; developing a student and parent plan, which includes Drug Awareness Week activities; a student conference; and the development of resources as identified in the student action plan. In addition, the school will establish a wellness resource centre for students, parents and community members.

Building Assets in Youth

Organization: Moose Jaw YMCA

Contact Information:
Mr. Jeff Fox
Chief Executive Officer
Moose Jaw YMCA -- South Central Drug Strategy Steering Committee
220 Fairford Street East
Moose Jaw, SK S6H 6H2
Telephone: 306-692-0688
Fax: 306-694-5034
Email: jeff.mjymyw@sasktel.net

Description
The Moose Jaw South Central Drug Strategy Steering Committee is comprised of the following partner organizations: Five Hills Health Region; Moose Jaw City Police; Ministry of Corrections and Public Safety; City of Moose Jaw; Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School Division; Ministry of Social Services; Metis Local; Saskatchewan Institute of Arts Sciences and Technologies; John Howard Society; Canadian Mental Health Association; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); Military Family Services Program; Connecting as Neighbours Cooperative; Moose Jaw YMCA; Chamber of Commerce; Badlands Recreation Association; and South Country Recreation Association. The objectives of the three year project are to: prevent illicit drug use among youth; increase youth engagement; promote participation of healthy lifestyles among youth; ensure that a range of programs are available and accessible; ensure infrastructures that are required are in place; improve relationships among youth, adults and community; and increase the level of leadership and skills among youth.

Drug Strategy for Sunrise Health Regions: Prevention Initiatives

Organization: Sunrise Health Region

Contact Information:
Ms. Penny Froh
Director, Mental Health and Addictions
Sunrise Health Region
270 Bradbrooke Drive
Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6
Telephone: 306-786-0560
Fax: 306-786-0556
Email: penny.froh@shr.sk.ca

Description
This two-year Sunrise Health Region project, in partnership with Good Spirit School Division, Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division and Town of Langenburg, will: increase the number of developmental assets which promote positive behaviours among youth in the communities; improve recreational and non-threatening opportunities and environments for young people; improve relationships between adults and youth; and, encourage young people to be involved in the community in a positive way.