Priorities in substance use and addictions services for young people in Ontario

Knowledge and evidence resources, Substance use and addictions

Published: November 29, 2023

In late 2021, substance use health and addictions became one of our central focus areas to help the child and youth mental health and addictions (CYMHA) sector in Ontario in delivering evidence-based services and support.

Throughout the past year, our team held a series of consultations with agency leaders, direct service providers, young people and families to get a good grasp on our sector’s priorities, strengths, challenges and needs related to substance use and addictions.

The report on priorities in substance use and addictions services synthesizes what we heard and shares how we'll support the knowledge and capacity-building needs of the sector.