ARYS - At Risk Youth Study

Best wishes to all from ARYS!
ARYS will be closed at noon Dec.24, returning Jan 2, 2025.
Take care!

ARYS Holiday Closure: ARYS will close at noon on Dec.24 and will re-open Jan 2. Take care!

New Tuesday evening hours at ARYS! Every Tuesday we are open from 9:30a.m-7p.m.

New evening hours at ARYS! Open Every Tuesday: 9:30a.m-7p.m.

Happy Halloween from the ARYS team!

Dr. Kora DeBeck, Principal Investigator of ARYS, co-authored this article with Dr. Perry Kendall, the former Provincial Health Officer for BC, on involuntary care.
"Scientific evidence is lacking that supports involuntary addiction treatment as an effective approach for reducing substance use and related harms among vulnerable populations."

Orange Shirt Day deals with some difficult information, here is a list of resources should you wish to seek support:
https://www.irsss.ca/our-services

Wellness and Cultural Supports:

FNHA's Mental Health and Wellness Supports page: Mental Health and Wellness Supports (fnha.ca)

Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society (cultural support and counselling): 1-888-403-3123

Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310

Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-638-4722

Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 1-800-721-0066 or 604-985-4464

KUU-US Crisis Line Society:

Adults/Elders: 250-723-4050;

Children/Youth: 250-723-2040;

Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717

Our Services — Indian Residential School Survivors Society IRSSS provide culturally-safe programs and services to support healing journeys for First Nations people who experienced the Indian Residential School system and other intergenerational traumas. To show your support, please consider donating directly to our organization.

ARYS is Recruiting! Scan the QR code below for more info 🙂