Multi-language resource
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.
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This page reviews how each of these neurodiversity intersects with eating disorders and how this impacts seeking treatment and the recovery process.
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Goes to School webinar. To see accompanying presentation slides, click here (Mar. 03, 2021).
Provides information and resources about mental illness, substance use and healthy living topics. This website also including multilingual resources.
A collection of video resources for students and families to support conversations around mental health, including stress and anxiety.
The Kelty Eating Disorders Website has information, a help finder tool, and all of our resources on eating disorders and disordered eating for parents and caregivers, as well as individuals with an eating disorder or disordered eating concern.
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.
Available 24/7 these phone services provide mental health support, information, and resources for people who are distressed as well as their friends and families. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
WAY Anxiety is an online course and collection of resources designed for Indigenous youth and families to provide practical, culturally safe ways of caring for youth with mild to moderate anxiety.
Connect is an evidence-based 10-week manualized group program for parents and alternate caregivers of pre teens and teens who struggle with significant behaviour problems.
Nobody’s Perfect is a facilitated parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, or socially or geographically isolated, and is offered in communities by facilitators.
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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