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Are you using drugs other than pot? Are you 14 to 26?

You may get a cash stipend for your time.Do an interview with us. What you tell us is confidential.
Check if you can joinCall (604) 687-2797
The ARYS front door at 1265 Granville, with the ARYS logo on the glass and a purple ARYS sign on the sidewalk
ARYS
  • Ages 14 to 26
  • Cash for your time
  • Confidential
  • Skip any question
  • Stop any time
  • Coffee and food
  • Free phone to use
  • Monday to Thursday
  • 1265 Granville

How it works

  1. Get in touch

    Call, email, or check if you fit first. A real person answers.

  2. Come in and talk

    An interview at our office. Skip anything, stop any time.

  3. Get a cash stipend for your time

    And a calm space with coffee and food, if you want it.

More about what to expect

  • 14 to 26Ages who can join
  • 1 hourFor a visit, at your pace
  • 6 moBetween check-ins, if you want
  • 2005The year ARYS started

Inside the drop-in

A calm room with coffee, food and somewhere to sit. Come in, use the phone, take a break. Nobody rushes you.

What to expect
  • The ARYS front door at 1265 Granville, with the ARYS logo on the glass and a purple ARYS sign on the sidewalk
  • The drop-in lounge: a long couch, a coffee table with magazines, a TV and a snack table
  • A bright hallway with private interview rooms off to the side

74% said a prescription they chose could help them use street opioids less.

Very few were getting it. What young people tell ARYS turns into research that changes services in BC.

See what we found

Christian's Qualitative Studies

Using drugs other than pot? Aged 21 or under? You may be able to do an interview with Christian. His interview pays extra money.

  • 21 and underAges who can take part
  • SameCriteria as ARYS
  • Extra payFor this interview

Contact the study's Research Coordinator

Call (236) 333-6721Text (236) 333-6721youthhealth@bccsu.ubc.cayouth-overdose-prevention.ubc.ca

Substance Use Care & Overdose Prevention Toolkit Study

Are you between 15 and 21 years old? If so, you may be eligible for a one-hour audio-recorded interview (in-person or Zoom) that pays $40.

About this study

ARYS swag

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An ARYS beanie and an ARYS bag. Nothing here is for sale: it is a free pickup list for participants.

What people say

4.97 reviews on Google

Read them on Google

  • Saige Flaumitsch

    a year ago

    Great program— wonderful opportunities for youth with substance use.

    Google review

  • krystal kesson

    13 years ago

    Great place doing great work with the DTES. The people who work there are nothing but friendly and helpful. Have been going there for a few years now and have had nothing but a great experience with them.

    Google review

  • Kali-olt Rufus-Sedgemore (Kali)

    8 years ago

    Awesome place, great staff and important work they're doing for street youth that use drugs.

    Google review

  • Van Life

    2 years ago

    Good place for trying to improve the lives of youth suffering from mental illness and addiction issues.

    Google review

  • ray green

    5 years ago

    Wonderful people thanks

    Google review

Come by

1265 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5

  • Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm

Closed Friday to Sunday. Call to book a time before you come.

Get directionsHow to find us

1265 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5

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