Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

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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Looking for resources for your family? Search our tools, videos, podcasts, books, info sheets, and more here.

New Ask Kelty Mental Health tool!

If you are worried about your child’s mental health, it may not always be clear where you should go or what your options are. Check out our new Ask Kelty Mental Health tool to help guide your family through some support options for children and youth in BC.

 

 

Events & Webinars

May 17, 2021 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies for School Professionals

Some children and youth really struggle to ‘find their voice’ at school. As a school professional, you have likely worked with students...

BC Children's Hospital, Online Webinar
May 20, 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies for Parents and Caregivers

Some children and youth seem extremely ‘shy’ and really struggle to ‘find their voice’ in some settings, and you may feel like your...

BC Children's Hospital, Online Webinar
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Kelty Blog

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre | May 17, 2021

Putting your Child’s Feelings First

Social and emotional health is a crucial part of your child’s development, and parents and caregivers have everything it takes to make...

Denise Gassner, Sleep Advocate | March 16, 2021

Promoting Healthy Sleep When It's Needed Most

One year into a global pandemic and physical, emotional, and mental health has become top of mind for many families. Our daily lives...

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Kelty's Webinars

ADHD Webinar Series For Parents and Caregivers

BC Children's Hospital

On this page, you will find webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and other resources for our ‘ADHD Webinar Series' for parents and caregivers providing them with information on how ADHD is diagnosed, evidence based treatment for ADHD, self-regulation tools for children with ADHD, tips on parenting a child with ADHD and how to help a child with ADHD at school.

Kelty's Webinars

Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers Webinar Series

BC Children's Hospital

On this page, you will find webinar recordings and powerpoint slides for our Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers webinar series for both parents/caregivers and school professionals.  

Podcast or Audio

Glad You Asked: Answers to your Questions about your Child’s Mental Health

BC Children's Hospital

This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre brings your frequently asked questions about child and youth mental health. We explore a range of topics including anxiety, stress, technology use, managing family relationships, and how to have conversations about tough topics with your child.

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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)

For non-urgent support options, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool. You’ll find answers to common questions families have about accessing mental health supports and services in BC for their child or youth.