This booklet guides parents and caregivers on how to best support, love and appreciate their children and keep them safe, healthy and happy. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Punjabi and Vietnamese.
This website provides age-appropriate information to help kids, teens and parents deal with a family break up.
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Webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and companion documents for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for both elementary and high school professionals (January 2021).
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.
This book includes guidance and practical suggestions for parents and caregivers to understand childhood anxiety and OCD, learn how to talk with an anxious child, and avoid common traps and pitfalls.
A resource for kids featuring quick ways to relax, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation and visualization.
Learn the basics of substance use and staying connected with your child, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
An interactive tool for children and their care providers to identify stressors, early warning signs, and tools to feel better. Includes a personal safety plan and safety plan for passes.
Metabolic resources including a Patient and Family Guide to Second Generation Antipsychotics and Second-Generation Antipsychotic (SGA) handouts to support families with metabolic complications, diet and activity.
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.
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.
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