Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources

Mental Health Resources

Addiction

Addiction Helpline

A 24 hour toll free service providing alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling support, information and referral to services.
1-866-332-2322

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?Id=1008399&facilityId=1011654

Drug Cocktails

Facts for youth about mixing Medicine, Booze and Street Drugs.

http://www.drugcocktails.ca/

MyHealth.Alberta

Information for youth and their parents/caregivers about addiction.

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/information-for-young-people.aspx

TeensHealth: Drugs & Alcohol

TeensHealth
Reliable information from Nemours (a non-profit pediatric health system) about drugs and alcohol.

http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/drug-alcohol/

Under Construction: Alcohol and the Teenage Brain

A video that outlines how vulnerable the adolescent brain is to the damaging effects of alcohol.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/g2gVzVIBc_g?rel=0

Disclaimer
This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca