Resources on Health topics

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Addiction Awareness & Prevention

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA): https://www.ccsa.ca/en

Offers research, prevention strategies, and youth-focused resources. Fully bilingual and nationally recognized.

Canada.ca – Get Help with Substance Use: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html Government-run portal with links to national and provincial services. Includes overdose prevention, peer support, and quit smoking programs.

Injury Prevention & Active Living

Parachute Canada: https://parachute.ca/en/
National charity focused on injury prevention (e.g., road safety, falls, sports injuries). Offers bilingual resources for schools, parents, and communities.

Nutrition Wellness

Canada’s Food Guide: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
Government resource with interactive tools and healthy eating guidelines. Available in English and French.

Dietitians of Canada: https://www.dietitians.ca/
Offers evidence-based nutrition advice and tools. Bilingual site with resources for healthy eating, meal planning, and wellness.

Social Welleness

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): https://cmha.ca/
Offers programs and resources on mental health, social support, and community wellness. Bilingual and available across Canada.

General Health

Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
Federal department responsible for national public health. Provides bilingual resources on health policies, safety, and wellness.

Coaching Association of Canada: https://coach.ca/
Provides bilingual training and certification for coaches in Canada. Promotes safe and inclusive sport environments.

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) – Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: https://suicideprevention.ca/events/world-suicide-prevention-day/
Annual awareness event held on September 10 to promote suicide prevention efforts across Canada. Hosted by CASP, the site offers event details, educational resources, and support tools. Available in English and French.