Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Heroin
Information about what Heroin is, how long it lasts, how it makes you feel, if it is addictive and dangerous, and long term effects.
BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness
Mindfulness Resources for Parents, Families & Caregivers
A collection of mindfulness resources that are specifically created with parents and caregivers in mind. Curated by the BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness.
BC Children's Hospital
Compass
Through phone and web-based consultation, the Compass team supports community care providers with information, advice and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Deborah MacNamara
Nourished: Connection, food, and caring for our kids (and everyone else we love)
This book gives parents and caregivers the keys to transform the everyday act of feeding children (and other loved ones) into a most fulfilling and nourishing dance of attachment.
BC Children's Hospital
Great Meal Idea Handouts
Great meal ideas for your family including a handout for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
MentalHealthLiteracy.org
Mental Health Literacy Curriculum
The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction.
BC Children's Hospital
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges- Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for elementary school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
BC Children's Hospital
Parenting ADHD and Challenging Behaviours: Webinar Recording
This webinar on Parenting a Child with ADHD and challenging behaviours focuses on understanding how ADHD can make behaviour more challenging, identifying some strategies to manage behaviour effectively, and some strategies reduce stress for caregivers.
I am struggling to cope with my child’s illness. Where can I get support?
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Child Mind Institute
Complete Guide to PANS and PANDAS
How to recognize these forms of severe, acute-onset OCD, how they are diagnosed, and the recommended treatments.
BC Alliance for Healthy Living Society
EverybodyMoves Resource Hub
A database of resources to support inclusive and accessible physical activity for all British Columbians. There are resources for leaders in physical activity as well as some resources for parents.
BC Bereavement Helpline
A non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services in BC, including suicide grief support and loss due to substance use. Services include bereavement support groups, a toll-free grief and loss helpline, and community events.
