P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program

This is NOT your typical P.A.R.T.Y.!

(Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program

The P.A.R.T.Y. Program is a one-day injury awareness and prevention program for students in Grades 9–12. First developed in 1986 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, it has since become a vital part of the community effort to prevent and reduce death and injury related to alcohol, drugs, and risk-taking behaviours.

The P.A.R.T.Y. Program is about prevention and awareness—learning directly from real people and their lived experiences. Students follow the path of a trauma patient: rushed through the trauma room doors by paramedics, admitted to hospital, moving through rehabilitation, and, if fortunate, recovery.

This program shows the real consequences of risky decisions, empowering students with knowledge to think twice before engaging in dangerous behaviours. Participants leave knowing they have the power to make safe, life-changing choices.

What’s Included in the Admission:

• Interactive activities, community speakers, and hospital tours (see agenda for full details)
• Pizza, beverages, and snacks
• Certificates of participation
• Parent information packages (available upon registration or request)

Learn more at P.A.R.T.Y.Program.com

Affiliated with P.A.R.T.Y. Headquarters, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

If you have a youth requiring financial assistance, please contact us for funding opportunities.

For questions or additional information, please contact our Trauma Program at (responses within 48 hours).

Refund policy

We’re happy to provide full refunds for cancellations made more than 7 days before the course start date. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 days of the course start date are not eligible for a refund.

Refunds for illness or circumstances beyond your control will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The course requires a minimum of 15 students to run.If the course is cancelled due to low enrollment, full refunds will be issued.

Info: Guelph Police discuss forms of impairment that can lead to injuries.

Info: Snack and refreshments provided

Info: Students rotate through 4 workshops that highlight the journey of the patient from injury to recovery. These workshops are taught by healthcare providers in our community and aim to inform and empower students to understand the consequences of risky choices.

Info: Students participate in a lunch and learns which demonstrates lasting effects of an injury may feel like. Pizza and beverages provided!

Info: Students meet a injury ambassador and listen to their journey through a serious injury that was life changing.

Info: The GGH social work program lead will take the class through a reflection of the day and spak about self care as it related to mental health and resilience.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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