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These answers were developed with FamilySmart Family Peer Support workers at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, our parent advisory group and BC Children's Hospital health professionals.
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Question My child needs help now. What can I do? Answer Question What are Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) clinics and services? Answer Question My child’s school has told me about a concern. What do I do next? Answer Question What services are available in my community for mental health? Answer Question How do I find counselling? Answer Question What can I do while my child is on a waitlist? Answer Question What can we expect during an emergency room visit? Answer

Question What can I do if my child is experiencing pain alongside their mental health challenges? Answer

Question How can I support the mental health of my child in sports? Answer

Question How can I support my other children (siblings) when they have a sibling with mental health challenges? Answer

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Question My child needs help now. What can I do? Answer

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Question What are Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) clinics and services? Answer

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Question I think my child might show signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), what can I do? Answer

Question I think my child might have challenges with learning. What can I do? Answer

Question My child’s school has told me about a concern. What do I do next? Answer

Question How can I work together with my child’s school to support them? Answer

Question My child has seen a school counsellor. Can we see a private counsellor too? Answer

Question The school has recommended a psycho-educational assessment. What steps do I need to take? Answer

Question The school says my child needs an Individual Education Plan (IEP). What now? Answer

Question What does it mean if my child receives a designation from school? Answer

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Question Are there free or low-cost counselling options for my child? Answer

Question What is the difference between psychologists and registered clinical counsellors? Answer

Question What is the difference between a psychiatrist and psychologist? Answer

Question How can my child see a psychiatrist? Answer

Question When can my child be referred to BC Children’s Hospital? Answer

Question What can I do while my child is on a waitlist? Answer

Question I am struggling to cope with my child’s illness. Where can I get support? Answer

Question My child is not connecting with their counsellor. What can I do? Answer

Question What should I do if my child refuses to go to their appointments? Answer

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Question What can we expect during an emergency room visit? Answer

Question If I call 911 in a crisis, will my child be admitted to the hospital? Answer

Question My child was not admitted to the hospital, and still needs help. What can I do? Answer

Question My child is hearing voices or seeing things. What can I do? Answer

Question My child is refusing to go to school. What are some suggestions? Answer

Question My child has outbursts of anger and aggression. What do I do? Answer

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