This year, the Kelty Youth Ambassador Program focused on an aspect of mental

We all have protective factors in our lives that help us be resilient when faced with challenges. We tend to underestimate our strength and what our mind and body can handle.

The year is full of transitions and another one is upon us. The school year is winding down, the weather is changing, schedules are shifting and a sense of excitement, but also “what’s next?” can be felt. The end of the school year can be a very busy and hectic time, with lots to wrap up and finish but also plans to be made for the next year ahead.

Today is World Oceans Day and this year’s area of focus is on preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean.

We are very excited to share with you our Online Annual Report that includes all the great work and accomplishments of this 2017/2018 year. Enjoy every picture, story, and statistic that celebrates youth, family, and community.

In my day to day work at the Kelty Centre, I receive calls, emails and drop-ins from families or youth wanting guidance or resources on how they can be a better support for their loved ones/peers. As a young adult with lived experience, I would say your presence is the most important thing. It is not about what you say, but instead how you make the person you are trying to support feel.

Monday, May 7th is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day! Started by the Institute of Families for Child & Youth Mental Health, this day is about creating awareness and acknowledgement of the thousands of children, youth, and families needing mental health support and care across Canada.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Kiran Sidhu, co-founder of the CALM Curriculum. Take a read on my interview with Kiran below to find out more:

Char:  What is social and emotional well-being and why is it so important? 

Foundrybc.ca is now available to support the mental health and wellness of young people ages 12-24 in BC!

As part of the launch of foundrybc.ca, one of the new features we are excited to include are personal stories from young people across BC.