BASIS (The Brief Addiction Science Information Source)
WHO: BASIS was created by the organization Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Harvard Medical school.
WHAT: BASIS is an online resource that provides the general public, treatment providers, policy makers and others with access to addiction research.
WHEN: BASIS shares weekly summaries of current, peer-reviewed addiction science articles. In addition to the science summaries, the resource includes editorials written by recovering people, clinicians, researchers, policy makers, and others.
WHY: By discussing addiction and related mental health conditions openly and encouraging compassion, tolerance, acceptance, and hope, BASIS works to reduce the stigma often associated with addiction.
Also check out their addiction resources page for Brief Addiction Screens, Self-Help Tools, and a list of Helplines
Recovery Village – Resources for Friends and Family with an Addicted Loved One
WHO: BASIS was created by the organization Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Harvard Medical school.
WHAT: BASIS is an online resource that provides the general public, treatment providers, policy makers and others with access to addiction research.
WHEN: BASIS shares weekly summaries of current, peer-reviewed addiction science articles. In addition to the science summaries, the resource includes editorials written by recovering people, clinicians, researchers, policy makers, and others.
WHY: By discussing addiction and related mental health conditions openly and encouraging compassion, tolerance, acceptance, and hope, BASIS works to reduce the stigma often associated with addiction.
Also check out their addiction resources page for Brief Addiction Screens, Self-Help Tools, and a list of Helplines
Thrive: BC Centre on Substance Use’s Family and Friend Caregiver Supports Program
WHO: Thrive is a resource funded by BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and managed by United Way. The resource is intended to provide support for those caring for older and elderly adults (55+ years old) using alcohol and other substances, including at-risk older adults using multiple prescription medications.
WHAT: Thrive offers workshops and training, access to education, peer support, monthly online support groups to provide information, social, and emotional support. Primary service areas are in the communities in and around Vancouver and Fort St. John. However, many programs are now offered remotely online and as a result, people from outside of Vancouver and Fort St John can be referred.
WHY: Caregivers of older populations are at high-risk for burnout. Social and educational support can help loved ones and other caregivers to better cope with the challenges they face, to feel less alone in their roles, and to have the tools to better support a loved one experiencing challenges with substance use.
WHO: The Prevention Action Alliance started as a grassroots organization to support communities dealing with substance use-related challenges and advocating for mental health.
WHAT: Their website contains resources to support communities, ranging from resources and advice for parents to curriculum and lessons for schools and community organizations. They also have resources for those who have lost a loved one to a drug overdose.
WHY: Substance use is often intertwined with mental health and community factors at a young age. The Prevention Action Allicance aims to support the growth and wellbeing of children to prevent substance use and to promote mental health. Sadly, there continues to be an overdose epidemic in many countries throughout the world, including Canada. The grief resources are provided in the hopes to aid with coping with the loss of a loved one that passed away due to drug overdose.
