Report, 2021
Issues of youth alcohol and drug use, sexual health, and mental health are inextricably linked, and youth with limited access to services and resources are likely at an increased risk of related harms. Extensive research has demonstrated the effectiveness of youth engagement supported by adult allies for addressing youth health, particularly the prevention of alcohol-related harms and the promotion of sexual health. This report shares information about youth engagement programs and activities across Canada that deliver harm reduction, health-promoting programming for youth that are harder to reach and/or those who experience marginalization based on identity, geographic location, class, etc. The purpose of this document is to provide inspiration, context, and contacts from existing programs to facilitate the development of innovative youth engagement programs in Saskatchewan.
Information Card, 2023
This information card provides Saskatchewan-specific contacts for youth to access free, anonymous, and confidential sexual and reproductive health services via telephone and/or the Internet. These wallet-size cards are available to be ordered individually.
Information Card, Revised, 2022
This card provides contact information for services providing free, anonymous mental health supports to youth.
Information Card, Revised 2021
This information card is written in plain language, for people who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It explains how drinking alcohol can affect a developing baby and cause a lifelong disability.
Information Card, 2019
This card gives a brief explanation of the goals of the YAP Program, as well as links to our program website and social media platforms.
Information Card, 2017
To help enable individuals to make healthy choices and informed decisions regarding their personal reproductive health, the Prevention Institute has created a smart phone app, Keep it Safe Saskatchewan (KIS-SK), focused on contraceptives and STIs.
The app allows users to:
Information cards providing information about the app are available for download or order.
Brochure, 2024
Creating safe spaces is important for the promotion of youth well-being, safety, and empowerment. This brochure provides information for individuals and organizations who work with youth to help ensure that every young person feels valued, heard, and respected.
Brochure, 2022
The YAP Program adapted this resource from its partners Wisdom2Action and PREVnet to create an information card to assist youth service providers and organizations towards supporting youth who may have been impacted by trauma.
Booklet, 2023
Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy relationships of any kind (e.g., friendships, relationships with family, etc.), as well as information specific to healthy dating relationships. Recent additions to the booklet include further information about consent and communication skills. It is designed for use with youth (including those who aren’t dating yet). Saskatchewan adolescent perspectives were collected to inform the development of this resource.
For more information about online relationships, view the booklet Building Healthy Online Relationships.
Booklet, Revised 2021
This booklet provides information about the different types of contraception available, including the effectiveness, use, and how to access each type. This booklet is designed for use by youth and those who work with youth.
Booklet, Revised 2021
Saskatchewan has high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If STIs are not treated, they can cause serious health issues for individuals and unborn babies. This booklet is designed for use with youth. It provides information about nine different STIs including possible symptoms, how they are spread, how to get tested, and what happens if they are not treated. Information about the impact of STIs on fertility, pregnancy, and newborn babies is also shared.
Booklet, 2019
This booklet provides information about cannabis and its short- and long- term effects. In addition, the booklet provides information about cannabis use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and while parenting. The potential harms of cannabis for children and youth are outlined, including additional resources and support information.
Infographic, 2015
Youth Action for Prevention partnered with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program and the University of Saskatchewan student groups (USSU Women’s Centre, What’s Your Cap?, USSU Students’ Union) to develop an infographic for Sexual Assault Awareness Week on campus. This infographic can be shared to raise awareness regarding the connection between alcohol and sexual assault, and the importance of getting consent to all sexual acts.
Infographic, 2016
Youth Action for Prevention partnered with the What’s Your Cap? student group at the University of Saskatchewan to develop this educational infographic. It can be shared to raise awareness regarding the influence of the alcohol industry on young women’s drinking behaviours. This infographic was released September 2016 as part of Recovery Day activities on campus.
Magazine, 2016
Cope shares the voices of Saskatchewan young people and how they cope with challenges in their lives. The aim is that youth throughout the province will connect with other young peoples’ experiences, feel supported, and learn about healthy ways of coping with difficulties in their lives.
What’s Inside? Creative works which reveal the thoughts and opinions of young people and how they cope with challenges in their lives; the culture of alcohol consumption; a young man’s experience with addiction issues; the impact of addictions on family members; and sex, alcohol, and consent. In addition, the magazine explores youth finding outlets through music, getting involved, youth conference planning, and much more.
Cope was developed as part of the Youth Action for Prevention Program; a youth-focused FASD prevention program that raises awareness about alcohol-related harms and supports youth to create positive change in their communities. The articles and art in this magazine can be used to start conversations about the role of alcohol in the lives of young people and society, and ways to promote resilience.
Poster, 2024
Creating safe spaces is important for the promotion of youth well-being, safety, and empowerment. This poster features the “S.A.F.E.S.P.A.C.E” acronym that supports individuals and organizations who work with youth in ensuring that every young person feels valued, heard, and respected.