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The stigma around Substance Use Disorder
01 May 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
En françaisSomeone is staring at you, and it makes you feel self-conscious. Maybe it feels like...read more
Healthy Communities
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
28 April 2023 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Asian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Asian communities and to learn about the many diverse...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Des limites saines autour des jeux et des paris
26 April 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Jeu chez les jeunesBien qu'ils n'aient peut-être pas l'âge légal pour entrer dans un casino, les...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Comment sensibiliser les médias à la couverture des opioïdes?
24 April 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Avez-vous une vidéo virale ou une danse TikTok préférée? Suivez-vous des influenceurs? Les médias...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
How to boost your media awareness about opioids coverage
24 April 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Do you have a favourite viral video or TikTok dance? Do you follow any influencers? Media is a...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Youth Programs
Healthy boundaries around gaming and gambling
18 April 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Youth GamblingAlthough they may not be of legal age to enter a casino, youth may be already...read more
Healthy Communities
Youth use media to raise awareness about cannabis use on youth brain development
17 February 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Recently, the virtual red carpet was rolled out to celebrate the youth who created the winning...read more
Healthy Communities
Holistic wellness in the spirit of Sankofa: Moving Forward, Guided by the Past
30 January 2023 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
"Black History is not just for Black people — Black history is Canadian History"The...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Dispelling myths around youth gambling
20 January 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Explore a few common myths and facts related to youth gambling.When it comes to gambling, there...read more
Healthy Communities
Evolving the understanding of disability and accessibility
24 November 2022 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities a U.N.-designated day of recognition...read more
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