This guide offers simple tips on what to expect, what to do and what to look out for to support your child in the wake of a traumatic event.
Visit their website or contact them by dialing 8-1-1 You can speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a registered nurse or dietitian, exercise professional, or pharmacist. Translation services are available in over 130 languages on request.
Try the HEAR practice to help cultivate deeper listening skills: Halt, Enjoy, Ask, Reflect.
This website offers information and practical strategies parents can use to help their children build healthy relationships and prevent violence. Includes information for parents of children in pre-school, elementary, and high school, as well as information about cyber bullying.
A list of of mental health supports & resources for school communities in BC.
The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum geared toward helping students gain skills in consciously regulating their actions, which in turn leads to increased control and problem solving abilities. For developmental ages 8+.
A webinar for parents, caregivers and families about understanding how depression shows up in teens and ways of journeying with them through it.
On UnlockFood.ca you’ll find information on nutrition, food and healthy eating as well as recipes, videos and interactive healthy eating tools. The content is written and reviewed by dietitians. There is also information about contacting a dietitian in BC.
This book shows children how they can reduce their nightmares and night worries, and make night times feel safer and more relaxed.
A guide for parents of young children to promote a healthy body image.
Transcript for Season 6 Episode 1
The FamilySmart ‘In the Know’ series provides expert speakers on topics important to families and others supporting a child or youth with a mental health and/or substance use challenges.
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.