Ottawa Public Health wants everyone to have a safe & happy prom
It’s prom and graduation season! As more public health measures have been lifted, it’s important to remember however that COVID-19 is still present in Ottawa. There is still the risk of transmission, and some individuals experience more severe outcomes from COVID-19.
Spending time with family and friends is important for your mental health, so if you are planning to gather with others, continue to assess your individual risk and the risk of those with whom you plan to gather. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has added a new section to their Supporting Schools webpage on being COVID safe during these momentous occasions and gatherings. For more information you can visit the OPH web site here.
OPH offers safety tips
Grade 12 graduation is an exciting time for both kids and parents! Your youth may participate in various grade 12 events such as car rallies, spring break trips and graduation celebrations such as prom. For many people, prom is a nostalgic night that brings youth together to commemorate friendships and share memories.
As parents, while it may be fun experiencing these events with your youth, it’s equally important to have an open dialogue with your youth about substance use, encourage them to identify ways they can make safer choices. OPH offers a checklist of party safer tips and discussion points to help you and your youth prepare for graduating year.
