YORK REGION TALKING ABOUT ADDICTION & MENTAL ILLNESS COALITION T.A.M.I.

SAVE the DATE for the 6th Annual

STOMPING OUT STIGMA SUMMIT

Tuesday, November 20, 2012
8:30 am 3:00 pm AURORA TOWN HALL 100 John West Way, Aurora ON To Register Contact: Catherine Duell(905) 727-0022 ext. 3346 or catherine.duell@yrdsb.edu.on.ca Why you should attend:

Learn to organize activities with other youth in your high school and community to eliminate stigma & discrimination of youth dealing with addiction and mental health issues Gain experience in taking action on important health issues affecting youth Raise awareness of addiction, mental health and the impact of stigma Up to 4 people from your high school (3 youth & 1 staff member) Youth affected indirectly or directly by addiction and mental health issues Youth who want to encourage others to get help when they need it Connect with people who have experienced addiction, mental health issues and stigma first hand Receive the new and improved Tool Kit full of ideas and resources to support your school/community-based addiction and mental health initiatives Meet other youth and share ideas and enthusiasm

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York Region T.A.M.I. Coalition Membership:

Addiction Services for York Region; Canadian Mental Health AssociationYork Region Branch; Community Volunteers; Family Services York Region; Kinark Child and Family Services; Transit Georgina; Social Media Tools for Work and Learning; York Catholic District School Board; York Region Community & Health Services; York Region District School Board; York Regional Police; YoutSpeak. The York Region T.A.M.I. Coalition expresses sincere thanks to the Town of Aurora for its support in hosting this dynamic event. The Summit is made possible through a grant from Healthy Minds Canada and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.