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Educating Students about Drug Use and Mental Health - Catholic - Grade 9: Expectation 4
Identify the school and community resources involved in education, prevention and treatment with respect to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Bold text between orange lines are excerpts from Catholic Course Profile, Unit 2, Activity 3: School and Community Resources
Teaching/Learning Strategy 1: Students will be put into groups to brainstorm the following question: "If a person needed help with a tobacco, alcohol or drug problem, how would they go about finding it?" Once they have been given enough time to do this, the teacher will compile a list on the blackboard / whiteboard. Teaching/Learning Strategy 2: Students, in groups, will be asked to identify the school and community resources available to support individuals with either tobacco, alcohol or drug related problems. In chart form, the name, focus, (e.g., education, treatment, or prevention) as well as the location and telephone number will be given for each resource. Time in class will be devoted for each group to complete this activity. Students could visit the school library or the guidance department to help find this information. Teaching/Learning Strategy 3: As an alternative lesson, the teacher could have a police officer or personnel from the public health unit come to class to speak to students about community resources and support systems available. This would allow for a question and answer period.
Teacher Background Information: Resources in School and Community Local School Resources: Resources and services related to the prevention or treatment of substance use and abuse may differ from school to school. Some possibilities may include: Guidance Department, School Social or Youth Worker, Addictions Counsellor, School Nurse, Psychologist, Principal and/or Vice Principal. Check with the Guidance Department for resources available in your school. Local Community Resources: Local communities offer resources and services related to the prevention or treatment of substance use and abuse. Check with your local Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Community Information Centres, Public Health Department/Unit, Police Station/Fire Department/Hospital, Treatment Agencies/Clinics, Community & Youth Centres, LCBO. Assessment And Treatment Referrals:
Provincial Sources Of Information: (Addressing a wide range of substance use issues)
Drinking And Driving:
Tobacco Use:
Local School and Community Resource List — Student Worksheet
There are some additional resources listed on this site. You may also check with your local school board, public health office or call the central information numbers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health:
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Last updated: Apr 08, 2008 12:26 PM Published: Nov 19, 2008 9:51 PM ID#P4141 |