Foundry
Through a network of centres and online resources, Foundry empowers young people ages 12-24 to lead healthy lives by providing easy access to tools and strategies for wellness.
Kindness, Self-Compassion Meditation (5 min)
A kindness meditation exercise by Dr. Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Orientation to the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
We created this video because it is helpful to know what to expect when starting a journey with us. This video will provide an overview of what we offer, how we can work together, and what you can expect!
Transcript: Eating Disorders: How Parents Can Play an Active Role in Recovery
This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you'll read answers to questions covering how to support your child at home, managing meal times, what to do if your child refuses help, tips about how parents can play an active role in your child’s recovery, which treatments really work, and resources to support parents and caregivers.
Sharing Your Story Safely
Sharing your personal story of mental illness or mental health challenges is a difficult and courageous feat. If you or someone close to you is thinking of sharing their story for the first time, congratulations! Stories of personal experience, hope and recovery are often the most impactful aspects of youth summit events and go a long way in changing the stigma that surrounds mental health.
Sharing your personal story is a process that begins long before the day you choose to speak, and in order to feel comfortable with that process we suggest you take a look through the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Headstrong Sharing Your Story toolkit.
You can find guiding questions, exercises and helpful information to guide you through this process. Sharing your personal story is supposed to be a positive experience for you, and going through the preparation process can help make that possible.
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program
Nobody’s Perfect is a facilitated parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, or socially or geographically isolated, and is offered in communities by facilitators.
Helping children and teens cope with social isolation
Keeping kids inside and away from others isn’t easy. In this blog post, BC Children’s Hospital's Dr. Ashley Miller provides some tips and strategies for how families can navigate through these challenging times.
HealthLink BC
Visit their website or contact them by dialing 8-1-1 You can speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a registered nurse or dietitian, exercise professional, or pharmacist. Translation services are available in over 130 languages on request.
Canada's Food Guide
Canada's Food Guide is a source of advice to help Canadians make healthy food choices. It highlights healthy recipes, tips and practices to support healthy eating and behaviours.
Alphabreaths: the ABCs of mindful breathing
Children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.
When a Parent Has Experienced Psychosis…What Kids Want to Know
Information for children dealing with a parent or family member who is experiencing psychosis.
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides for Part 2(a): Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.