Let’s Talk About Substance Use: Tools to Support Yourself and Loved Ones

Type of Event:

Non-CAMH Mental Health Events

Date:

December 09, 2025

Time:

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Location:

Online event - Online - Toronto - Ontario

Event Overview

Substance use touches us all, but stigma and fear make it hard to talk about. Learn how to start the conversation and offer support.

Join CAMH Foundation for a timely, practical conversation about substance use, just ahead of the holiday season. You’ll hear from a leading CAMH expert and gain evidence-informed tools to approach those moments with clarity, compassion and confidence.

This 90-minute webinar includes a real-time chat and a live Q&A, giving you space to ask questions, connect with others and walk away feeling better prepared to care for yourself and those around you.

What You’ll Learn

• How to talk to someone who is struggling with substance use in a way that builds trust
• How to engage young people in open, age-appropriate conversations to help them understand substance use
• How early life experiences shape coping strategies and risk
• Practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce harm and support recovery
• How to recognize when it’s time to seek professional support—and what to expect
• Where to find trusted resources and support at CAMH

Why Attend?

• You’ll gain the tools and confidence to have meaningful conversations about substance use, especially around the holidays when consumption is greater.
• You’ll leave with greater understanding and empathy. This session is part of CAMH Foundation’s mission to share evidence-based knowledge that helps you navigate mental health and substance use to build stronger, healthier communities.