This site provides resources for supporting and affirming gender creative kids within their families, schools and communities.
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!
We Are Allies was created to help adults learn how to support and care for the trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary youth in their lives.
This Part 2(a) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 19, 2020).
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This webinar on Mindfulness and ADHD focuses on what mindfulness is and isn’t, considers how mindfulness and compassion can support the ADHD journey, and explores how to discover more mindful moments in your day.
Powerpoint slides from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see accompanying recording of this presentation, click here.
Learn how schools can play an important role in supporting student health and well-being through substance use prevention, education, and intervention.
A variety of resources developed for educators to support the mental health and wellness of international students.
A guide by Vancouver Coastal Health intended to help parents and caregivers talk to and support their children when a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease.
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.
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.