Momentum Health Study

The Arys Project in Vancouver, Canada is a multi-year study conducted by researchers at the BC Centre on Substance Use, focusing on street-involved youth since 2005. With a team of peer research associates, Arys aims to explore factors influencing the health and well-being of youth through surveys, clinic visits, and community outreach. Through interviewer-administered surveys and health consultations, Arys provides a safe environment for youth to access support, resources, and services, including STI testing and treatment. Partnering with organizations like Vancouver Coastal Health and funders such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Arys works towards improving interventions and policies for at-risk and traditionally underserved youth. Generated from their website

The At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS) is a multi-year research initiative led by the BC Centre on Substance Use, focusing on street-involved youth in Vancouver. Established in 2005, the study aims to uncover the social, economic, and environmental factors influencing the health and well-being of this vulnerable population, utilizing comprehensive interviewer-administered surveys and follow-ups. In addition to data collection, ARYS provides essential support services, including a safe drop-in facility for participants to access food, resources, and health consultations. The study also employs Community Research Associates who bring lived experience to enhance the outreach, research, and findings while fostering connections within the community. Generated from the website