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Events around the world can be scary. If you’re feeling anxious about what’s going on around the world, you’re not alone. Your feelings are valid, and there are things you can do to take care of yourself.

On September 30th we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a time to reflect and bring forth discussion about a devastating part of Canada’s colonial history: The Indian Residential School system.

More and more youth are vaping and it’s important to know more about why people vape, the risks, and how you can self-assess your own habits.

It is now legal to use cannabis in Canada and Canada has laws for both the non-medical use of cannabis and for the medical use of cannabis. This section has information on both of these laws.

We know that this time of year can be hard; we’ve been there, and we get it! As a team of peer supporters, we created a list of our top 10 tips to navigate (and survive!) the holidays to the best of our abilities.

We asked a couple of our family peer supporters on the Foundry Virtual services team for ways to support young people while ensuring that you – as a caregiver – can support yourself during this potentially difficult season.

Sometimes you may have to deal with an unexpected injury or illness. When that happens, your MSP (Medical Services Plan) may help cover the cost of treatment. But health insurance can be a really complicated topic, so we’ve put together a summary below to help explain it.

Learn more about compassion fatigue and discover tips to support you, the supporter.

Safe spaces provide a network of support and understanding. They are places for people to maintain a sense of wellbeing and belonging. Read on for more information on safe spaces and what to look for when choosing one.

There are many myths about vaping and tobacco. This section explains the truth around some of the common myths.