Planet Youth

Planet Youth is based on the Icelandic Prevention Model, a world-renowned approach to reduce alcohol and drug use among young people and improve their wellbeing. It shifts the focus from individuals to strengthening entire communities, and from short-term fixes to long-term sustainable solutions.

Planet Youth empowers communities to work together to address the root causes of early substance use. The approach aims to transform environments for children and youth, with a focus on strengthening protective factors such as positive relationships with family and friends, involvement in extracurricular activities, and school engagement.

Using the Planet Youth approach, communities in Algoma will gain valuable insights into the health and wellbeing of young people, implement effective solutions, and track changes over time.

Project Updates:

Algoma Public Health is working with schools, municipalities, youth, and a variety of community partners to build capacity for a district-wide Planet Youth Algoma initiative. Part of capacity building requires obtaining sustainable funding (at least 5 years) for the Planet Youth Guidance Program© and becoming an official Planet Youth partner.

If you are interested in being involved or learning more, please contact planetyouth@algomapublichealth.com.