Parent Education, Support and Skills Development Program (PEP)

Alternatives for Youth (AY) is committed to providing substance use treatment services for youth aged 12 to 25 years and those who care for them.

Research has shown that engaging caregivers in substance use education and counselling programs improves treatment outcomes for youth with substance use and concurrent mental health problems.

The feedback we have received from caregivers that have attended this program indicates that information covered is helpful and the group experience is positive. Caregivers have noted improvement in their everyday lives as a result of attending this program.

PEP will run continuously on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00pm, following the 10 week cycle. Participants are asked to make a commitment to attend all 10 PEP group sessions, but can start at any time

Week 1: Stigma and Self Care
Week 2: Teen Substance Use and Drug Basics
Week 3: Teen Mental Health and Brain Development
Week 4: Youth-Related Risk Factors
Week 5: Parenting Strategies – Setting Limits and Boundaries
Week 6: Understanding and Influencing Change
Week 7: Communication
Week 8: Managing Breakdowns and Crises
Week 9: Recovery as A Family Unit
Week 10: The Big Review

PEP Fees: Services at Alternatives for Youth are funded by several sources, so presently there is no fee for attending PEP.

To register for the group, please submit the form located here
For inquiries, please contact Katlyn Lamont at klamont@ay.on.ca or 289-819-4240

Download the printable flyer here