In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about substance use challenges including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services. This list was developed in partnership with professionals from the BC Children's Mental Health Program, and is intended to be a starting point to learn about substance use challenges. For more resources, visit our resource library.
Substance Use: Talking alcohol, vaping & other drugs with your kids
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn the basics of substance use and staying connected with our kids, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
Family Toolkit
The Family Toolkit was designed to assist families in caring for a family member with mental health or substance use challenges.
Substance Use – Relationship over Responsibility
This presentation is a facilitated discussion to help share some practical ways to move through the challenges of being a parent of a young person with substance use challenges.
Family and Caregiver Resources
A list of substance use resources, services, and information on navigating the substance use system of care, for family members and caregivers of individuals with substance use challenges or disorders.
Concurrent Disorders: When Substance Use Meets Mental Health
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre brings together a parent and registered psychiatric nurse to discuss how to best support and treat youth with concurrent disorders.
Drug Cocktails: Facts About Mixing Medication with Common Substances
Designed to help youth “get the facts” about the effects and risks of mixing medications they take with substances like cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, and other street drugs.
Talking with your teen about vaping
A tip sheet for parents and caregivers to use when talking about vaping with youth.
Prescription Opioids: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
An info sheet for parents and caregivers on the topic of prescription opioid misuse, including a focus on fentanyl. Includes information on preventing problems, and what to do if you suspect your child might be misusing opioids.
Cannabis Use and Youth: A Parent's Guide
This guide explores facts and misunderstandings about cannabis and helps parents find ways to engage their children in conversations about cannabis.
The ABCs of Youth Substance Use: Preparing Parents and Caregivers for Substance Use Connections
This resource provides parents and caregivers with information about how to talk about substance use with their child. It also outlines where parents can access additional information to build their own understanding, and where they can access help if their child is struggling with a substance use issue.