Youth Health
Here are numbers you can call in private if you cannot meet you basic needs or feel unsafe, if you need to withdraw from alcohol or drugs (detox), or if you get involved with the court system.
Autism services are offered to preschool and school-age children and youth in Prince Edward Island. Early Years Autism Specialists provide services to young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders before entering school. An integrated approach...
Call the Island Helpline at 1-800-218-2885 if you are in a crisis, feeling depressed or thinking about suicide.
Call 9-1-1 in an emergency
Who answers the calls?
Trained and caring staff answer calls to the Island Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a...
Are asking yourself the question? Congratulations! The next step is to ....
Set limits for yourself and stick to them
Reduce your long-term health risks by drinking no more than:
10 drinks a week for women, with no more than 2 drinks a day, most days...
The Microphone Project provides a resource to help teachers, parents and community group leaders start a conversation with students on topics including consent, healthy relationships, communication and support.
This resource supports Grade 9 Health...
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
Support during COVID-19
We are living in a time where social isolation is necessary for the safety and health of Islanders. We recognize that there are a number of...
Cannabis - legal or otherwise - is a hot topic. Parents who provide their kids with balanced information about the effects associated with cannabis can help them make informed decisions.1
Public safety and health protection, especially for children and...
There are many groups, organizations and individuals working across Prince Edward Island to help people just like you with your wellness goals. Here you will find helpful information about wellness programs, motivational stories about Islanders and other...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...
Youth Justice Services provides supervision of Court ordered dispositions such as Probation Orders, Deferred Custody and Conditional Supervision Orders, Custody and Community Supervision Orders, as well prepares for and provides to the Youth Court, Pre-...