About the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

We provide mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to families across BC. We also provide information and resources to people of all ages with an eating disorder or disordered eating concern. All of our services are free of charge, and you can reach us over the phone (1-800-665-1822), by email (keltycentre@cw.bc.ca), or by Zoom video call (please contact us to arrange). Note that due to COVID-19, we continue to be closed to in person visitors. 

We offer:

  • Information and resources on a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges affecting children and youth.

  • Peer support from parent peer support workers (FamilySmart® Parents in Residence) - learn more about peer support and the Parents in Residence that work at the Kelty Centre. 

  • Resources and information for individuals of any age with an eating disorder or a disordered eating concern.

  • Help navigating the mental health system.

  • Options for support, treatment and networks in BC.

  • Free educational events for parents, as well as school and health professionals.

The Kelty Centre is a part of the integrated provincial strategy to improve health literacy in mental health and substance use in BC, and is a key Mental Health Literacy program at BC Children's Hospital. Learn more about our larger Health Promotion & Health Literacy team at BC Children’s, and our supporters. 

 

How to reach us:

  • Phone: 604-875-2084 or toll-free from anywhere in BC: 1-800-665-1822

  • Email: keltycentre@cw.bc.ca 

  • In Person: BC Children’s Hospital, Healthy Minds Centre, Entrance #85, Room P3-302 (3rd Floor), 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1

Hours of Operation

We are open Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (note: we are closed on statutory holidays)

Looking to order promotional materials?

We have an online order form with a variety of resources you can order for your organization, school, or community.

Mailing Address

BC Children’s Hospital

Healthy Minds Centre, Entrance 85

Room P3-302, 3rd floor,

4500 Oak Street

Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

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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.