FamilySmart helps children and young people by helping their families and other caring adults. We know children and young people do better when the adults who care about them are supported. FamilySmart offers Family Peer Support, Monthly Events, Resources and Workshops to support the mental health of children, youth and families.
A collection of video resources for students and families to support conversations around mental health, including stress and anxiety.
A helpful resource for families to assist them in meal planning.
Discover evidence-based approaches that help students build protective factors including autonomy, belonging and competence and describe how this can help prevent, delay and reduce substance-related harms.
Practical information for parents/caregivers of children with ADHD, including school and learning, positive parenting, friendships and activities, and more.
In this webinar recording, we discuss the development of the guide, key mental health and substance use concepts in the guide, their relevance to child and youth mental health and well-being, and ideas for how the guide can be used in your school communities.
Explore resources for families with trans, Two-Spirit or non-binary children, parents or caregivers.
The Health Promotion and Schools team, in partnership with the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre at BC Children’s Hospital, has some helpful resources for school professionals in time for back to school!
Well-Being BC was created for all schools, as part of a school-based mental health initiative to support social-emotional learning, mental health literacy, and trauma-informed approaches.
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Powerpoint slides from the Practical Self-Regulation Tools for Children with ADHD webinar. To see accompanying recording of this presentation, click here.
This webinar on Medication treatment for ADHD focuses on a review of medication options for treatment of ADHD symptoms, understanding how other conditions can influence ADHD interventions, and to empower caregivers to be active participants in decision-making around a child’s ADHD treatment.
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.