WHERE WILL YOUR CHOICES TAKE YOU? BECAUSE CHOICES MATTER
ABOUT US Be You Promise.org is a registered charitable organization based in Victoria BC. Our primary goal is to encourage everyone to Be The Best You Possible, by making healthy choices and practicing moderation and restraint in the use of alcohol and/or drugs. Making conscious, informed choices is empowering! Our mission is to educate Canadians on the healthy options that are available to them. We provide engaging and inspiring preventative education programs, while discussing the negative consequences associated with addictions and the misuse of substances. BeYouPromise. Org was founded in 2012, with its catchment extending to include the Greater Victoria and South Island regions. Our vision is to branch out throughout Canada. We hope that you will join us in our quest. We believe that education will help to create healthier individuals and families, as well as stronger communities.
OUR FOCUS BeYouPromise.Org’s focus is to educate and increase awareness about safe, healthy and happy living and the risks and harms associated with substance misuse. Through education, outreach and awareness programs, Be You works to prevent under-age substance use in our youth, while fostering healthy choices among those individuals already using. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the personal and societal harms associated with substance abuse and addictions.
WHAT WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS WHERE WILL YOUR CHOICES TAKE YOU? YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM Geared towards youth this program consists of educational components and interactive discussions that promote youth to critically evaluate and think about healthy life choices. The presentation is an up-close
blend of insights, real life stories, and useful facts delivered by a speaker whose life has been significantly impacted with substance use or by a guest speaker specializing in a specific subject pertaining to holistic health and addictions awareness and prevention. BEING A "HEALTHY CHOICE AMBASSADOR" As the saying goes,“ It takes a community to raise a child”. This interactive presentation is geared to parents, educators, health professionals and concerned adults. We will focus on how to guide and champion our children and youth to be their best self and make healthy choices. Our young people are faced with a number of temptations when it comes to drug and alcohol use. Due to the substances available today, the associated risks are higher than ever before. Together we will explore some of the underlying causes for substance use, misuse and addictions in our children. We will also share practical tools and strategies for effectively supporting and communicating with them on these issues. We’re all in this together!
ALCOHOL AND DRUG MISUSE: TRUTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS Intended for an adult audience this presentation includes a description of the background and motivation of the founder and CEO in establishing
this important charitable organization. Discussions include the health, social, economic and human costs associated with addictions and substance
misuse throughout Canada.
BOOKING AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION For more information, to book an appearance or become a guest speaker, please contact the Director of Education at info@beyoupromise.org.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE BE YOU HEALTHY CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP The Be You Healthy Choices Scholarship Program has
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graduating from high school in the Greater Victoria and surrounding areas to further their education at a post-secondary institution. $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
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THE BE YOU PROMISE IS A VOW TO YOURSELF THAT YOU WILL BE THE BEST YOU POSSIBLE. The goal of the Be You Promise is to educate and generate awareness among Canadians through inspiring hope and health, to live a successful, fulfilled, and happy life free from the misuse of drugs, alcohol and addictions. By taking the Be You Promise, I am making the choice to lead a healthy life and set the example for my family and friends.
TAKE THE BE YOU PROMISE FOR YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS AND FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. I promise to be the best me possible by making healthy choices and not misusing drugs or alcohol.
Take the promise at www.beyoupromise.org
HOW YOU CAN HELP? TO DONATE ONLINE:
You can make a secure donation by Visa or Mastercard at: www.beyoupromise.org/donate/ TO DONATE BY TELEPHONE
Speak with the Foundation Financial Officer at (778) 746-7799 or toll free at 1 (866) 238-3077 TO DONATE BY MAIL
Send cheque to: 703 – 1803 Douglas St. Victoria, BC V8T 5C3 Registered Charity #828173807 RR0001
Suite 703 -1803 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 5C3 P 778.746.7799 | TF 866.238.3077 E info@beyoupromise.org