Your trusted source to find development, rehabilitation and support information and resources for children and youth with neurodiversity and/or disability in BC.
This Part 1 webinar recording for parents & caregivers provides a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 16, 2020).
The videos and resources here were created in collaboration with B.C. experts and families with lived experience. They aim to increase awareness about neurodiversity and mental health by exploring the different ways in which children and youth who are neurodivergent can experience mental health challenges.
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PROUD2BE is a program dedicated to empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ people with a focus on trans, two-spirit, non-binary, genderqueer, and youth in our community who do not fit into the traditional gender binary, as well as their families.
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 10, 2021).
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12 know how to speak with them when a suicide occurs in their family or community.
Provides support, information and connections to patients and families throughout BC. Families can borrow library material for free with an option to order and return material through the mail.
Read about social and emotional development (SED) in the early years, including what it is, how you can support your child’s SED, and how these skills will benefit them for life.
This website provides support and education for people living with chronic pain, including children/youth in pain and their families. The site also has information and tools for health care providers.
An handbook for children and their families with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Children can learn what autism is, explore how they feel about the diagnosis and better understand what it means to them.
Available 24/7 these phone services provide mental health support, information, and resources for people who are distressed as well as their friends and families. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
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.