Welcome to DECYDE! Our name stands for Drug Education Centered on Youth Decision Empowerment. We provide evidence-based information and resources for educators, youth, and parents.
🌟 Youth Voices Matter in Substance Use Education 🌟
👉 See more about the topics youth wanted to learn about and their experiences on our Youth Advisory Panel.
If you’re interested in joining the panel or learning more, contact us at ✉️ [email protected]
Today is International Harm Reduction Day.
We have resources that may help reduce risk and help prepare you to respond in emergency situations:
1) https://t.co/6POkGCsbhs
2) https://t.co/g7O2Oxozuz
3) https://t.co/Gil8WAISZD AND https://t.co/SvL0KoxUGv
Check out our Alcohol Substance Snapshot to learn more about alcohol, how it’s consumed, its possible effects, when to seek emergency help, and strategies to stay safer.
#DECYDE#Alcohol#HarmReduction
New "DECYDE - Voices from the Classroom" video!
Discover teachers’ insights on the link between youth substance use and mental health, and how DECYDE resources empower educators to support students.
Watch here:
https://t.co/TzLBhBwMlN
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Resource Highlight: Educational Materials.
These materials offer key background information to support teachers, parents/guardians, and other adults who work with youth in fostering safe and informed learning environments.
Visit https://t.co/IBrCO0c0Ai to learn more.
Watch our latest video, "DECYDE - Voices from the Classroom"
Hear what teachers have to say about the DECYDE lesson plans, including the resources it offers, the benefits for classrooms, and the key topics it covers.
https://t.co/96GVMydHEG
Notre site est maintenant disponible en français ! Visitez https://t.co/FyEMT9HTza 😊
Our website is now available in French! Visit https://t.co/FyEMT9HTza 😊
New Video! 🆕🎥
Watch our latest video, “DECYDE – Voices from the Classroom”: Hear what teachers have to say about the DECYDE lesson plans, including the resources it offers, the benefits for classrooms, and the key topics it covers.
Link: https://t.co/1glcizGwFS
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Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day.
This year’s focus is on taking a moment for mental health, encouraging Canadians to pause, reflect, and give mental health the time and attention it deserves.
#bellletstalk#bellletstalk2026
2/3 Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social health (known as self-care) plays an important role in your overall well-being. Small, everyday actions can help you feel more grounded, build confidence, & better cope with life’s challenges #bellletstalk
3/3 Taking a moment for mental health matters - today and every day. You can find these resources, and many more, on our website at https://t.co/lJDJICfQMn and on the Bell Let's Talk 2026 Toolkit for Youth at https://t.co/w6N8RDBBNS
Support is available: https://t.co/OfzmbmzIXp
DECYDE co-founders Dr. Lisa Bishop and Dr. Jennifer Donnan, and PhD student Kathryn Dalton, are in Halifax this week for the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) conference!
@ldbishop1@jrdonnan@KathrynDalton93@CCSACanada@schoolofpharm
📢Our 2024-25 Annual Report is now
available! Explore our Annual Report to learn more about the progress and impact of DECYDE in youth substance use education and awareness.
See more at https://t.co/lJDJICfQMn
#youthsubstanceuse#substanceuseeducation
REMINDER: Share your thoughts! Help shape the future of education in our province and fill out the Education Accord NL online survey. Follow the QR code or the link https://t.co/mcCrBEJF5y to participate. Education Accord NL invites everyone to join. All responses are anonymous.
🍁 Choices for Youth’s Autumn Auction is LIVE 🍁
People have already started placing bids on more that 30 amazing items and experiences, like a private dinner for two at your own home from Chef @MarkMcCrowe It’s the perfect Holiday gift or surprise for a loved one 🍲
Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this exciting online silent auction where your bids make a difference ✨
Funds raised help support our mission to empower youth in need, providing them the vital resources and opportunities they need to thrive 🌿
The Autumn Auction runs until November 18. Don’t miss your chance to make an impact 💥
Visit https://t.co/8ViRdhMg9n today and start your bidding 🚩
#TogetherWeCan
Integrated Youth Services (IYS) are scaling throughout Newfoundland and Labrador! 🙌
We���re seeking proposals from community organizations to help make this happen.
Learn more about the RFP and how to apply 👉 https://t.co/BCklsFMgnf
Applications due Nov. 15.
#TogetherWeCan #NLIYS @NL_HealthServ
Thank you to our funding partners for making this project possible:
@GovNL
@Bell (The Bell-GBF Partnership)
@RBC
@MedavieBC
@NorthpineCanada