Are there free or low-cost counselling options for my child?
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The BC Centre on Substance Use
Family and Caregiver Resources
A list of substance use resources, services, and information on navigating the substance use system of care, for family members and caregivers of individuals with substance use challenges or disorders.
BC Government
HealthLink BC
Visit their website or contact them by dialing 8-1-1 You can speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a registered nurse or dietitian, exercise professional, or pharmacist. Translation services are available in over 130 languages on request.
Mental Health Foundations
Emotion Focused Family Therapy: Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Resources to help parents and caregivers support the behavioural or emotion needs of their child/loved one.
PREVNet
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
This website offers information and practical strategies parents can use to help their children build healthy relationships and prevent violence. Includes information for parents of children in pre-school, elementary, and high school, as well as information about cyber bullying.
BC Children's Hospital
Therapeutic Resources for Siblings
Peer support groups for children (ages 8-11) who play a caring role for a sibling with a chronic health conditions and/or disabilities. Groups are free and online on a monthly basis.
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired
Showing up means offering a quality of presence. And it’s simple to provide once you understand the four building blocks of a child’s healthy development which you'll learn in this book.
Jessica McCabe
How to ADHD YouTube Series
Provides youth and young adults with general information about ADHD from someone with lived experiences.
BC Ministry of Children & Family Development
Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Video Series and Resources
The aim of these prevention and early intervention videos and resources is to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity of parents & caregivers, educators and others who are supporting youth experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program provides a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them
BC Children's Hospital
S5E08 Transcript_The Role of Schools in Promoting Protective Factors For Students
When we look at the mental health and well-being of children and youth, protective factors can help buffer against negative life experiences and support student wellbeing. When it comes to supporting protective factors, schools play an important role.
Health Canada
Canada's Food Guide
Canada's Food Guide is a source of advice to help Canadians make healthy food choices. It highlights healthy recipes, tips and practices to support healthy eating and behaviours.
