A list of substance use resources, services, and information on navigating the substance use system of care, for family members and caregivers of individuals with substance use challenges or disorders.
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.
Clinicians have struggled too with trying out different meal-support strategies over the years – from no-pressure-dinner-talk to more coercive techniques in the name of health and healing. In fact, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and in particular the module on Emotion Coaching, was developed over a decade ago in response to this very dilemma. Turns out that when it comes to meal support, practical suggestions, including setting limits, are equally important as validation and emotional support – but it’s the order of operations that seems to be the most critical (more on that later). Now, therapists, nurses and clinicians worldwide employ these strategies in eating disorder programs across levels of care and teach and empower parents and caregivers to do the same.
Read answers to questions including how to support your child at home, managing meal times, what to do if your child refuses help, tips about how parents can play an active role in your child’s recovery.
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.
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Provides youth and young adults with general information about ADHD from someone with lived experiences.
Turn your everyday experiences into a source of strength with the easy-to-learn practices in this uplifting guide to post-traumatic growth.
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program provides a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them
This compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery.
Canada's Food Guide is a source of advice to help Canadians make healthy food choices. It highlights healthy recipes, tips and practices to support healthy eating and behaviours.
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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.