A free 10 week program designed for families in B.C. with children aged 8-12 years old. The program supports healthy family behaviours in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, screen time and sleep.
Read strategies school professionals can use to support their own well-being, support each other’s well-being, and engage at a system’s level to keep staff well-being a priority for mental health and wellness.
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.
This handbook provides families with the information and resources they need to help their children move through the journey towards recovery and resilience. Looking for the somatization handbook for health professionals? Click here.
The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum geared toward helping students gain skills in consciously regulating their actions, which in turn leads to increased control and problem solving abilities. For developmental ages 8+.
On UnlockFood.ca you’ll find information on nutrition, food and healthy eating as well as recipes, videos and interactive healthy eating tools. The content is written and reviewed by dietitians. There is also information about contacting a dietitian in BC.
Full of powerful tools and engaging illustrations to help you live the life you want to live, instead of being controlled by OCD.
A guide for parents of young children to promote a healthy body image.
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The FamilySmart ‘In the Know’ series provides expert speakers on topics important to families and others supporting a child or youth with a mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Multi-language resource
Starting a conversation about mental health with your child can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most important things you can do.
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.