PREVENTION & EARLY INTERVENTION IN CAMPBELL RIVER AND THE COMOX VALLEY
Informed Choices, Healthier Futures.
This program provides education, early intervention, and support for youth and families dealing with substance use. Through group presentations, individual support, and parent support, we help young people make informed decisions and reduce harm.
Prevention and early intervention.
We provide information and education on alcohol and/or drug misuse, help for youth who want to live a healthier lifestyle, and counselling for youth who are having problems related to alcohol and/or drug misuse. As well, we offer support to parents who have youth involved with drug and/or alcohol use. We can connect youth with services that they might need, for example withdrawal management.
In Campbell River and the Comox Valley, this program provides prevention education in schools, early intervention support for youth, and support for families navigating substance use concerns.
Campbell River
Email: CommunityProgramsCR@jhsni.bc.ca
Phone: 250-286-0611
Comox Valley
Email: CommunityProgramsCV@jhsni.bc.ca
Phone: 250-338-7341
The Program
Early support for youth and families impacted by substance use.
Substance Use Prevention & Early Intervention
Information and education: Group presentations on risk, harm reduction, prevention strategies, and decision making.
Youth counselling: Support connecting youth to individual or group counselling for challenges related to substance use.
Parent support: Guidance for parents whose children are involved with drug or alcohol use.
Lifestyle support: Help for youth who want to make healthier choices.
Service connection: Referrals to other services, such as withdrawal management or treatment.
Flexible meetings: Sessions can happen in the office, at school, at home, or on a walk.
Locations: Campbell River, Comox Valley (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Eligibility
Substance Use Prevention & Early Intervention is open to:
Youth ages 10 to 19 in Campbell River or the Comox Valley.
Families concerned about substance use.
Schools requesting prevention education.
Anyone wanting information about substances and harm reduction.
How To
Get Started
COMOX VALLEY
Submit a referral
Fill out a referral form and our team will be in touch to connect you with a worker.
Resources & Downloads
Useful reading before you apply.
Referral Form
Submit a referral to connect a youth with Prevention and Early Intervention support.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Substance Use Prevention & Early Intervention in Campbell River & the Comox Valley.
Yes, but this service is voluntary. Your child must want to meet with us. If they decide not to, we can still meet with you to help you support them.
It is up to you. Even if a counsellor refers you, you decide if you want to meet. We are here whenever you are ready.
No. What you share is between you and the worker, unless you tell us something that might be harmful to yourself or someone else.
Wherever works best. We can meet at your school, a community centre, our office, or go for a walk. Sometimes moving makes talking easier.
No. This is a free service.
Presentations cover risk, harm, prevention strategies, decision making, what constitutes problematic substance use, emotional literacy, and where support is available in the community.
Yes. Parents can meet with staff for guidance and support even if their child is not ready to engage.
OUR IMPACT
“Our family life has improved from our counseling sessions!”
– Substance Use Prevention & Early Intervention Client