May 7th is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day. Founded by FamilySmart in 2007, this day is about building caring connections between young people and the caring adults in their lives, which in turn can have a big impact on the mental health of children and youth.
If you, your child, or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis:
These are a few examples of situations when you should seek immediate help:
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.