My Voice Matters

It is designed to empower youth by providing them with an anonymous platform to share their unique perspectives on substance use, fostering open dialogue and promoting mental wellness.

The project aims to educate students about the risks and realities of substance use, destigmatize conversations around mental health and addiction, and give youth tools and resources to make informed choices. 

Below are some responses from the first part of this project that will continue for the rest of the school year

A graphic with a green gradient background and the Prairie Valley School Division logo in the top left. The text in the center reads: "What are some reasons you think you, or youth your age, use substances?" Around the edges, quotes provide possible reasons:  Top: "Probably to connect with other people or just going through their own personal stuff." Bottom left: "Because I see it." Bottom right: "To get over past trauma."A graphic with a green gradient background and the Prairie Valley School Division logo in the top left. The text in the center reads: "Do you feel more connected to others when you’re using substances?" Around the edges, quotes provide responses:  Top: "Yes, sober thoughts while high or drunk makes you open up more." Bottom left: "Yes." Bottom right: "Yes.A graphic with a green gradient background and the Prairie Valley School Division logo in the top left. The text in the center reads: "What do you like about using substances, and what do you not like about using substances?" Around the edges, quotes provide responses:  Top: "I like the feeling I get, when I feel really carefree and chill." Bottom left: "I liked escaping reality, but I hated hurting my family and peers." Bottom right: "I used to have night terrors, and smoking weed helps me sleep better."