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MindMasters 2

This resource helps children (4-9 years of age) develop social and emotional skills through relaxation, positive thinking and mindfulness in fun and age-appropriate ways. 

BC Children's Hospital

Body Talk: Stories of Somatization

Families and their children talk about their experiences with somatic symptoms, including their confusion in the beginning, coming to an understanding of their symptoms, and their work in getting better.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Centre for Parent and Teen Communication

The CPTC uses the best of science on youth development and parenting to support healthy family relationships and empower parents to effectively guide teens to be their best selves. 

BC Children's Hospital

Preparing Children and Youth for Hospital Procedures

This webpage provides resources to help children and youth understand what will be happening to them during their visit to the hospital and during different procedures.This includes resources for children with anxiety, autism, and other mental health challenges. 

Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education

Heart-Mind Online Resources for Families

A collection of resources to build capacity in families to support the Heart-Mind well-being of children, and promotes their social and emotional development.

The Compassionate Friends of Canada

A non-profit organization offering support and grief education to families who have experienced the death of a child. There is a listing of support groups in the BC Chapter.

Dr. Dan Siegel

Inspire to Rewire - Dr. Dan Siegel

Information and resources on healthy brain development and how to help children and youth with emotional/self-regulation from Dr. Dan Siegel. 

Pflag Canada

Pflag Canada is a national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ2S children. 

Where You Are Podcast

Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.

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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

BC Children's Hospital 
Healthy Minds Centre, Building #85, Room P3-302, 3rd floor,
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm

Local Phone: 604 875 2084
Toll-Free: 1 800 665 1822
keltycentre@cw.bc.ca

The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is located on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Need urgent help?

Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.

If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:

  • Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for the BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
  • Call 1-800-588-8717 for the BC KUU-US Indigenous Crisis and Support Line.  
  • Call or text 988 for the National Suicide Crisis Helpline. Available in English and French.

For mental health or substance use crisis support:

  • Call 310-6789 for the BC Mental Health Support Line anytime for emotional support, information and resources. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.

 For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.