This may be a stressful and frightening time for children of all ages. This resource provides things we can do to manage stress and support our children during these extraordinary times.
In this webinar, we will explore what healthy technology use looks like across development, highlighting how children and teens meet their developmental and social needs through digital tools, while acknowledging the risks related to overuse.
Find a provincial park, plan your visit, and make camping reservations.
Multi-language resource
If you are worried that your child may have an eating disorder, it’s important to talk to them. Starting these conversations isn’t always easy, but your presence and willingness to listen without judgement make a huge difference.
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This page reviews how each of these neurodiversity intersects with eating disorders and how this impacts seeking treatment and the recovery process.
30 days of guidance, delivered one email at a time.
Caring for someone with an eating disorder comes with a steep learning curve and questions that keep coming. FEAST 30 Days breaks it down — one lesson a day, straight to your inbox, written by people who've been where you are.
One short lesson per day on a different aspect of eating disorders and caregiving
Deeper resources with each lesson when you want to go further
Read at your pace — catch up, skip ahead, or save them all for the weekend
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Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides from our Selective Mutism and Reluctant Speakers webinar series, which includes a webinar for parents & caregivers, and a webinar for school professionals (May 2021).
The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada website has information and resources, along with links to community support on their website.
Powerpoint slides from the 'Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma' presentation. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
The Confident Parents: Thriving Kids programs helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching.
Discover evidence-based approaches that help students build protective factors including autonomy, belonging and competence and describe how this can help prevent, delay and reduce substance-related harms.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.