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.
This site has toolkits to assist schools in planning mental health related initiatives. The toolkits provide information and ideas to help schools design and implement an anti-stigma youth summit and create and sustain school-based activities.
The guide is meant to help facilitate conversations, build common understandings, and support practice by defining and discussing key mental health and substance use terms and topics.
This webpage provides resources to help children and youth understand what will be happening to them during their visit to the hospital and during different procedures.This includes resources for children with anxiety, autism, and other mental health challenges.
A delightful, rhyming story that introduces kids ages 3-6 to the neuroscience of early childhood social and emotional learning (SEL) in a captivating, interactive way.
Listen to Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo as she leads a mindfulness session for parents & caregivers where you'll learn how to nourish your capacity for wellness and resilience, manage your anxiety and feel calmer and more in control.
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Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 10, 2021).
Contains information about child and youth mental health services offered across BC, including mental health intake clinics.
A free 10 week program designed for families in B.C. with children aged 8-12 years old. The program supports healthy family behaviours in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, screen time and sleep.
A helpful resource for families to assist them in meal planning.
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.