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.
This unique 6-part series on self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is meant to promote education around severe SIB, create a supportive SIB community, and advocate for better health outcomes.
A helpful resource for families to assist them in meal planning.
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.
The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction.
Powerpoint slides from the Parenting a Child with ADHD webinar. To see accompanying recording of this presentation, click here.
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.