Together with the Students Overcoming Substance Use Disorder and Addictions Society of Canada, this project sought to address the ongoing substance use and overdose crisis in the South Asian community. Through a culturally sensitive workshop series, high-school students from 4 different schools were equipped with overdose response and prevention training. The workshops were available in Punjabi, English and Hindi and followed the Health Canada 2022 guidelines with a strong emphasis on early intervention.
UBC Student Project Lead: Avneet Dhillon
Community Partner: Students Overcoming Substance Use Disorder and Addictions Society of Canada (Team SOUDA)
Grant Type: Chapman & Innovation
Year of Publication: 2024
Topic: Representation
Keywords: Communities of Care, Underrepresented populations, Empowerment
Population: Youth, South Asian Community