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.
Offers fact sheets, survey data, and reports related to the health of BC youth. Includes the BC Adolescent Health Survey, with provincial results on youth mental health.
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.
Crisis intervention trained phone operators assist those in crisis 24hrs a day. KUU-US provides crisis services to all Aboriginal people across BC.
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.
TicHelper is an online, self-guided therapy program for families of children with chronic tic disorder and Tourette disorder. The 8-week program involves education about tics, skill-based lessons and daily practice.
This hub has evidence-informed strategies for self-managing bipolar disorder including tools, videos and resources.
Leave Out Violence (LOVE) Society BC has been delivering award winning youth-driven media arts-based violence prevention and intervention programming to youth who face multiple barriers.
This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide is packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children — with and without disabilities.
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
This webinar aims to empower caregivers in supporting children who have symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). We will discuss what ARFID is and review when eating patterns may fit with ARFID (and the difference between ARFID and other eating disorders).
This video, created for children, explains what anxiety is, examples of the physical and mental health effects it can bring, and how those effects can show up in children. The video shows children how they can manage and better cope with anxiety and those pesky anxious thoughts.
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.