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Information for families of children and youth with confirmed or suspected FASD, including available assessment services and key worker and parent support options in BC communities.
Powerpoint slides from the 'Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers' presentation. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Provides youth and young adults with general information about ADHD from someone with lived experiences.
This gently told story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, or natural disasters such as flood or fire. An afterword for parents and other caregivers offers suggestions for helping traumatized children.
This 11-session program uses Behaviour Therapy to help your child become aware of his/her tics and the situations that make them worse. The program also includes relaxation techniques designed to help combat anxiety and stress, as well as relapse prevention strategies.
Parenting in the Trenches presents a podcast on holiday consideration for neurodiverse families.
It was the perfect summer until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies -- Enemy Pie.
A step-by-step guide for overcoming selective eating, food aversion, and feeding disorders.
Find a provincial park, plan your visit, and make camping reservations.
Powerpoint slides from the ADHD Goes to School webinar. To see accompanying recording of this presentation, click here.
Provides province-wide information and educational opportunities on autism to support families and service providers.
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.