National Guidance to Support Youth Substance Use Health in Pediatric Hospitals

Coming soon!

With a group of pediatric experts from across the country, we are developing Canada’s first national guidance to improve hospital services for young people’s substance use health. Available November 2025!

Ideal for healthcare providers and decision makers, the national guidance:

  • Provides important recommendations for supporting youth substance use health needs, no matter the reason they went to the hospital
  • Is designed specifically for use in pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient and inpatient settings
  • Includes a care pathway

 

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