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.

Download Breathr, a free youth mindfulness app!

With a new look and feel, we invite you to explore the revamped Breathr app ‘2.0’ that launched in May! Let the young people in your life know there is a new version available on the App Store and Google Play.

 

 

Events & Webinars

July 27, 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers

Are you worried about your youth’s eating behaviours? Are you concerned this might be a sign of an eating disorder and wondering where...

BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and Jessie's Legacy Eating Disorders Prevention & Awareness Program, Webinar
August 23-24, 2021 | 8:30am – 5:00pm

Creating the Future - Partnerships for Inclusive Learning Virtual conference

Please join the Family Support Institute of BC at the highly anticipated 2021 Summer Institute from August 23th to 25th, 2021.  Creating...

Family Support Institute of BC, Online Webinar
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Kelty Blog

The Dalai Lama Centre | July 16, 2021

Sensory Regulation Tips for Summer

Summer often means exposure to a range of sensory stimuli that are vastly different from what children experience during the school...

BC Children's Hospital Communications | July 14, 2021

New social situations: Helping your children navigate BC’s restart plan

With summer officially upon us and B.C. easing its pandemic restrictions, many families are turning their attention to social...

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Kelty's Webinars

ADHD: Webinar Series

BC Children's Hospital

Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides for our ADHD for Parents and Caregivers webinar series. Topics include the basics of ADHD, evidence based treatment options, self-regulation tools, tips on parenting a child with ADHD, and how to help a child with ADHD at school (May 2021).

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.

Kelty's Webinars

Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Webinar Series

BC Children's Hospital

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).

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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.