Fundamental elements for this quadrant include:
Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is the ongoing process of analyzing performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and making incremental changes. By analyzing and fine-tuning CCSA’s processes, programs and services, we become increasingly efficient in delivering on our mandate and make a greater impact within the communities we serve. (Note: Continuous improvement overlaps into Culture of Adaptability)
Evidence-Based
Evidence-based practice is a process used to generate, review, analyze, and translate the latest evidence, both scientific and experiential. The goal is to quickly incorporate the best available evidence into practice and, where no evidence exists, to generate that evidence through quality research. Integrating evidence-based practice into our work improves the quality of our projects and programs and helps ensure people in Canada have access to the latest health information and services.
Sustainability
CCSA is one of Canada’s leading sources for accessible, evidence-based information about substance use health. We strengthen the national response to substance use harm by fostering collaboration and capacity among key audiences including people with lived and living experience of substance use to create an accessible, inclusive continuum of quality services and supports and evidence-informed responses that reduce substance use harms. Since our inception, we have been able to demonstrate continuous fiscal accountability and growth, efficient use of resources, and robust performance in relation to our key objectives.
Learn more about the other three Quadrants of Culture
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Guidance, Tools and Resources
CCSA produces research-based publications, tools, and resources to support evidence-based decision-making on substance use health issues. Select your area of interest from the six categories below:
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Substances
Delve into key resources on commonly used substances, such as alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and psychedelics. Learn about their effects, usage patterns, associated health and social consequences, and harm reduction considerations
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Personal and Societal Impacts
Get insights on the personal and societal impacts of substance use and addiction , including gambling and impaired driving, and their effects on health, safety, and social well-being. Learn about effective prevention and harm-reduction strategies in various sectors.
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Communities
Communities share common interests, values or goals, and interact with one another to build relationships and help networks. These materials support more inclusive, equitable, and community-informed responses to substance use and addiction. Dive into resources highlighting people with lived and living experience, stigma, sex- and gender-based analysis, Indigenous Peoples, and housing.
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Treatment and Prevention
Explore medical, psychological, and social approaches aimed at helping individuals avoid or recover from substance use disorders. Get the facts on public health topics and learn about collaborative efforts to reduce stigma and promote more equitable, inclusive responses to substance use.
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Youth
Learn about factors influencing substance use in young people, including childhood trauma and brain development, and get tools to support adult allies in leading meaningful, evidence-informed conversations with youth. Content promotes early prevention, harm reduction and supportive environments for youth up to age 25.
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Substance Use and the Workplace
Substance use has a significant impact on the workplace, potentially affecting safety, productivity and employee well-being. Explore research on substance use in various industries. Resources support workplace leaders in building more supportive, stigma-free environments through practical strategies, improved approaches and initiative-taking education.
