Webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and companion documents for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for both elementary and high school professionals (January 2021).
FamilySmart® Parents in Residence provide peer support, system navigation assistance, and information to families with children and youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges across BC. They also offer educational events and resources.
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 variety of lunch ideas to keep kids happy and healthy throughout the school year.
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.
Join FamilySmart for a conversation with Senior Associates, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using.
This website offers a variety of information, tools and resources to support suicide prevention, including resources for educators.
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.
This video for patients and families describes the mind-body connection that causes somatization.
This book is an authoritative guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID and other eating disorders.
A step-by-step guide for overcoming selective eating, food aversion, and feeding disorders.
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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.