1. Why Brief Conversations?

Why Brief Conversations? 

Brushing up on your brief conversation skills is an effective way to engage with youth using a sensitive and non-judgmental approach that both motivates and supports them. It’s about opening their minds to the benefits of change while connecting them to accessible programs and supports

Life is busy, but you can make a life-changing impact in less than three minutes.

Let’s talk health equity

The Lung Health Foundation and Ontario’s Youth Nicotine Dependence Advisory Committee are dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

2SLGBTQIA+ youth are 1.5 times more likely to vape*

compared to heterosexual or cisgender youth. In addition, Indigenous youth are 1.5 times more likely to vape** compared to non-Indigenous Youth.

DO keep health equity in mind

when you use this Toolkit to inform your conversations with youth. Keep your conversation empowering and compassionate!

We’d love to hear what you think

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What's next?

Section 2: Two Key Steps to Success

Two easy steps to approaching Brief Conversations with youth! If they are open to change, providing resources can support their quit journey, while if they’re not ready, offering future support can make them feel heard. Learn more here!

The Brief Conversations Toolkit was made possible through a financial contribution from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

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