The Resource Finder provides a variety of resources to help school professionals learn about social and emotional learning, apply teaching methods and asses their efforts.
Well-Being BC was created for all schools, as part of a school-based mental health initiative to support social-emotional learning, mental health literacy, and trauma-informed approaches.
Dr. Hasina's slides for the Protective Factors for Student Mental Health and Well-being: Learnings from the YDI and Kids & Covid Project presentation.
POPFASD is a provincial resource program for school professionals. It aims to increase educators' capacity to meet the educational needs of students with FASD.
Webinar recording for high school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see accompanying powerpoint slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021),
The guide is meant to help facilitate conversations, build common understandings, and support practice by defining and discussing key mental health and substance use terms and topics.
Although Louis knows a lot about outer space, the young boy finds himself sent to Principal Goodkid's office to attend Personal Space Camp after his teacher loses her patience with his behavior.
This toolkit includes templates, checklists and conversation-starters for parents and caregivers to share their child's ADHD experience with their teachers and school support team to set them up for a successful school year.
An innovative program that teaches self-regulatory strategies to achieve an optimal state of alertness that supports children aged 6-12.
SEL BC (Social Emotional Learning British Columbia) is a network of educators, researchers, and community organizations committed to the promotion of social-emotional learning, social responsibility, and collaborative learning within school and community settings across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
When it comes to substance use education, school professionals are an important resource. Schools can provide supportive environments that promote overall well-being and equip students with the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to make decisions about the substances they'll encounter as they grow. Bryn and guest co-host Cindy Andrew come together with Dave Mackenzie, a school counsellor and Art Steinmann, a Youth Substance Use Health Promotion Specialist, to talk about the ABCs of substance use education and schools. They share evidence-based approaches that help students build protective factors including autonomy, belonging and competence and describe how this can help prevent, delay and reduce substance-related harms.
Helping Schools seeks to help educators stimulate students to think differently about drugs and to explore the meaning of drugs in human experience. These resources include evidence-based promising practices, tools to support positive school initiatives, and health education modules and resources such as iMinds.
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.
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:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.