Read about social and emotional development (SED) in the early years, including what it is, how you can support your child’s SED, and how these skills will benefit them for life.
Allows you to search for resources in your area that can support you through whatever's going on in your life. Examples of resources are counselling and mental health, sexual health and housing help.
An handbook for children and their families with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Children can learn what autism is, explore how they feel about the diagnosis and better understand what it means to them.
A worksheet to work through problem solving with children.
This hub has evidence-informed strategies for self-managing bipolar disorder including tools, videos and resources.
ERASE is all about building safe and caring school communities. This includes empowering students, parents, educators and the community to get help with challenges, report concerns to schools, and learn about complex issues facing students.
Family Connections is a free, evidence-based 24-hour group program for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems.
A step-by-step guide for overcoming selective eating, food aversion, and feeding disorders.
In this webinar, we will explore what healthy technology use looks like across development, highlighting how children and teens meet their developmental and social needs through digital tools, while acknowledging the risks related to overuse.
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for elementary school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
If you are worried that your child may have an eating disorder, it’s important to talk to them. Starting these conversations isn’t always easy, but your presence and willingness to listen without judgement make a huge difference.
This webinar on the ADHD Caregiver Journey and Resources reviews some trusted ADHD resources, including the multidisciplinary ADHD team at B.C. Children’s Hospital, B.C. Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, Rolling with ADHD, Compass BC consultation support for health care providers, Child and Youth Mental Health Teams, local parent programs, Foundry, Family Smart, CADDAC, and current research opportunities in the field of ADHD.
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.