P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program
About this Event
This is NOT your typical P.A.R.T.Y.!
(Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) Program
CLASSROOM ADMISSION: 1 student
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:
- Interactive activities and community speakers (see agenda for full details)
- Pizza, beverages, and snacks
- Certificates of participation
Learn more at P.A.R.T.Y.Program.com
Affiliated with P.A.R.T.Y. Headquarters, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
For questions or additional information, please contact our Trauma Program at [email protected] (responses within 48 hours).
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome, introductions, and Injury sucks
Info: Students provided with a Wellness Kit: The GGH social work program lead will take the class about self care as it related to mental health and resilience.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Impairment talk and activity
Host: Guelph Police Service Liaison
Info: Guelph Police discuss forms of impairment that can lead to injuries.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
Info: Snack and refreshments provided
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Patient Pathway Points (medical provider talks and student activities)
Host: Guelph-Wellington Paramedic services
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.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 AM
Not your typical pizza party
Host: GGH Rehabilitation services lead
Info: Students participate in a lunch and learns which demonstrates lasting effects of an injury may feel like. Pizza and beverages provided!
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Patient Pathway Points Continued...
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Injury Ambassador
Info: Students meet a injury ambassador and listen to their journey through a serious injury that was life changing.
🕑: 03:00 PM
End of day and evaluations
Where is it happening?
CAD 60.34
