Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

A provincial source of mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support for children, youth and families.  

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Curious about Cannabis?

Why do youth use cannabis? Are there any health effects? When does it become a problem?  Find these answers & many others

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How Gratitude Helps Us Heal and Remain Hopeful

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Need to talk?

We help families across the province navigate the mental health system, listen and offer peer support, and connect them to resources and tools.
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Parents and Caregivers

What can I do if I'm concerned about my child?

Find tools and resources for specific mental health challenges and disorders

Talk to someone at the Kelty Centre for support

Help navigating the mental health system

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Health Professionals

Find tools and resources to share with families

Find opportunities for professional development

Find medication overview sheets to share with patients

Help connecting patients with services

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School Professionals

Find mental health resources to use in the classroom

I'm looking for a workshop for my school or classroom

Find out more about mental health challenges and disorders

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Youth and Young Adults

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Visit Foundry for info & tools for yourself or a friend

Talk to a youth at the Kelty Centre for support

Get involved as a Youth Ambassador

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Featured Resources

App or Online Tool

Breathr

BC Children’s Hospital

Breathr provides easy and fun ways to practice mindfulness along with interesting facts about the benefits of mindfulness.

Video

Hidden Depression in Children & Youth: Dr. Ashley Miller

BC Children’s Hospital

Dr. Ashley Miller of BC Children’s Child & Youth Mental Health Program discusses what depression is, strategies & tips for talking to youth and suggested resources.

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ADHD: Information for Families

BC Children’s Hospital

This information booklet provides information for families on what ADHD is, the symptoms, assessment and diagnosis process, medications, parenting, school and homework, and more.

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Pinwheel Education Series

Cross-Cultural Resources

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Kelty Eating Disorders

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Events

October 18-19, 2018, 7:00pm – 2:00pm | Hycroft Manor, Vancouver

EduTalks Seminar

Two workshops for school professionals. School teams are encouraged to attend these workshops together so...

October 19, 2018, 8:00am – 5:00pm | Pacific Gateway Hotel, Richmond

BC School Counsellors Association 2018 Conference

The BCSCA's 2018 Conference theme is re:NEW. In response to the increasingly diverse, complex and challenging...

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Kelty Blog

August 31, 2018

How Gratitude Helps Us Heal and Remain Hopeful

It’s easy to get caught up in everything that is not going well and get caught up in the negative energy, but we can...

August 17, 2018

Beginning a New School Year - Healthy Strategies for Families and Kids

In early August, as the back to school signs begin to pop up in stores, I am reminded that there are only a few weeks...

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Need urgent help?

If you, your child, or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis:

  • Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you are in need of immediate help
  • Call 1-800- SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) anytime if you are concerned about someone who may be considering suicide

These are a few examples of situations when you should seek immediate help:

  • The child or youth is thinking about or trying to end their life
  • The child or youth is experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true
  • The child or youth is unable to care for themselves, and it’s putting them at risk of serious harm
  • The child or youth is experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose
  • The child or youth is taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol)