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Wish you could just “roll with ADHD” in your family? Now you can.
Ciara Toddington, Youth in Residence at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Alternatives to Self-Injury
Diana Dickinson, RD
The Importance of Family Meals
Michelle Horn, Program Manager | May 7, 2020

Let’s show we care about each other for Child and Youth Mental Health Day

Thursday, May 7th, 2020 is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day. This national campaign, started and led by FamilySmart, aims to...

Michelle Horn, Program Manager | April 24, 2020

Peer Support Changes at the Kelty Centre!

There are some exciting changes happening at the BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre to better support BC’s children,...

Dr. Dzung Vo | March 26, 2020

Top 5 Mindfulness Tips for Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

There is no doubt that the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a high level of stress and distress, particularly among health...

Dr. Elizabeth Stanford, head of psychology, BC Children's Hospital | March 19, 2020

Talking to children about COVID-19

How can we, as parents and caregivers, help children cope with the stress of COVID-19? Here are some ideas to try.

The Kelty Team | February 22, 2020

Make Season 2 of our Podcast your 'Go-To' resource (no travel necessary)!

BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is excited to launch SEASON 2 of our podcast: Where You Are!

Ciara Toddington, Youth in Residence at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre | February 21, 2020

Alternatives to Self-Injury

March 1st marks self-injury awareness day. For many, recovery from self-injury can be a long journey. Like any unhealthy coping...

Dr. Ashley Miller, BC Children's Hospital's Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | February 18, 2020

Teaching children about love

We teach our kids how to cross the road and tie their shoes, but do we give them the tools they need to give and receive love in a...

Susan Kozak, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health | January 6, 2020

Mindful Parenting - It's Not an Oxymoron

Being neither an expert in mindfulness nor parenting, I write this piece with a cautionary note; this column is based on my own...

by Sonja Latifpour, MSW | December 26, 2019

Helping your Child through Sadness

Every parent wants their child to be happy. Happy children fill our anxious parenting hearts with the belief that there must be...

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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.