CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR CAPE BRETON’S YOUTH

WE ELEVATE

…the dreams and goals of our children and youth by demonstrating that a different future is within their reach.

WE MENTOR

…our youth through healthy relationships and demonstrate healthy lifestyles while encouraging healthy choices.

WE INCLUDE

…all youth from infant through to young adults and facilitate the discovery, refinement and pursuit of unique interests and gifts.

THE FACTS

CHILD POVERTY RATES

0
%
Glace Bay
0
%
New Waterford

THESE COMMUNITIES HAVE THE HIGHEST RATES OF:

Opioid-Related Deaths

Youth Living with Grandparents

Youth Self-Harming

Needle Exchange

distribution of over 400% more needles per capita than mainland NS

UNDERAGE ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH

Decreasing average age of those seeking mental health and addictions help

Lowest average age consuming alcohol

50% of young adults are considered problem drinkers