Project s.t.e.p. is our city’s response to addressing youth addiction. For the first time, youth will be able to enter 24/7 residential treatment without having to go to northern Ontario, out of the province or even to the US. They’ll also be able to make informed decisions and get early counselling through an enhanced education and prevention approach in our high schools.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009, the project s.t.e.p. campaign received a $25,000 boost in support of the Ottawa Residential Youth Treatment Centre. The 50th annual International Police Hockey Tournament, hosted this year by the Ottawa Police Association and the Ottawa Police Service, raised $25,000 during the two-day tournament. About 90 teams from Ontario, Quebec and the United States faced off at rinks throughout the city earlier in March.
From left to right: Police Chief Vern White; Constable Kevin Bowie, tournament organizer; Dave Smith, Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre; Rolland Choquette, Maison Fraternité; Steve Boucher, President, Ottawa Police Association.
About project s.t.e.p.
project s.t.e.p. is our community’s response to addressing the need for residential substance abuse treatment, education and prevention for young people between the ages of 13 and 17. With the support of community partners, local champions and leaders, this campaign will raise the funds needed to support the development of a comprehensive substance abuse education and prevention program in our high schools and provide specialized treatment and counselling in a 24-hour residential setting. s.t.e.p. stands for support • treatment • education • prevention •
For more information, please contact:
Kate Headley, United Way/Centraide Ottawa
Phone: 613-683-3823
E-mail: kheadley@unitedwayottawa.ca