National Addictions Awareness Week 2024

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), led nationally by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) highlights ways to address harms related to alcohol and other drugs. It provides an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention, talk about treatment and recovery, and share solutions.

This year, National Addictions Awareness Week is from 24 to 30 November with the theme of Forging Connections. During NAAW, the PSP Health Promotion (HP) team will continue to forge relationships with key health partners to share relevant resources with the Defence community in the NCR and create a supportive environment. 

Along these lines of effort, the HP team will host of a variety of events in collaboration with health partners, the NCR Messes, and the Hylands Golf Course to further strengthen existing connections and increase awareness and acceptance of healthier options. By forging and strengthening these connections with key partners and local members of the CAF, we can work together more efficiently to create supportive environments.

During NAAW, we encourage you to read and share the many resources that will be provided. 

CONTEST until 13 December! participate for a chance to win a YETI® Hopper Flip™ Soft-Sided Cooler!

Purchase any non-alcoholic beverage from a Mess bar in the NCR or Hylands Golf Club until 13 Dec 2024 to earn a ballot to enter the draw for a YETI® Hopper Flip™ Soft-Sided Cooler.  1 ballot per purchase. 

**See the non-alcoholic drink menu on the bar for drink ideas! 

***Contest is open to active CAF members and their family members over 18 years of age. Prize Draw will take place the week of Dec 16. Winner will be contacted by email and/or phone. 

Congratulations to Capt J. Spark, winner of a YETI Soft Shell Cooler during the Addictions Awareness contest (1 Nov - 13 Dec) hosted by the PSP Health Promotion team at all NCR Messes and the Hylands golf Club! Thanks to all who made a healthier choice by purchasing a non-alcoholic beverage to earn a ballot for the draw.