Helping your child recover from an eating disorder can be a difficult process but the tools and strategies outlined can help meal times go more smoothly, reduce anxiety for everyone involved, and make it easier for youth to get the nutrition that they need.
This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.
FamilySmart helps children and young people by helping their families and other caring adults. We know children and young people do better when the adults who care about them are supported. FamilySmart offers Family Peer Support, Monthly Events, Resources and Workshops to support the mental health of children, youth and families.
The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada website has information and resources, along with links to community support on their website.
Check out the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) School-Based Activities toolkit for a few ideas you can do at your school!
The Confident Parents: Thriving Kids programs helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching.
Parenting in the Trenches presents a podcast on holiday consideration for neurodiverse families.
Practical information for parents/caregivers of children with ADHD, including school and learning, positive parenting, friendships and activities, and more.
Explore resources for families with trans, Two-Spirit or non-binary children, parents or caregivers.
Learn more about information and strategies to cope with emotion dysregulation and explore the critical role which parents and caregivers play in creating the environment for positive change.
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.
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.