All Resources
Books
Nowmaps Jr: Adventure stories to help young kids navigate everyday challenges and grow in caring and kind ways
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.
Neon the ninja activity book for children who struggle with sleep and nightmares: A therapeutic story with creative activities for children aged 5 - 10
This book shows children how they can reduce their nightmares and night worries, and make night times feel safer and more relaxed.
Sleep better: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs
This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide is packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children — with and without disabilities.
Kelty's Webinars
Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma - Webinar Recording
You will learn what trauma is, how to talk to your child about these experiences, what you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child at home and where to reach out for help.
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Powerpoint Slides
This webinar offers caregivers of elementary-aged children useful information and practical strategies for supporting their own and their children's emotional resilience.
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' webinar (September 2021).
Medication Sheets
Buprenorphine (Sublocade®)
Buprenorphine extended-release injection (Sublocade®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence.
Medication Side Effect Management in Children and Adolescents
Information sheet on common medication side effects and management strategies.
Treating Irritability of ASD
Information sheet on medications for treating irritability of autism.
PDFs
BCCH Mental Health Supports & Resources for School Communities
This resource outlines the variety of free services, supports and resources for school communities that the BC Children's Health Promotion team and Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre offer.
Affirming Adults: A Guide to Supporting Gender Diverse Children and Youth
This guidebook will help you familiarizing yourself with your child’s gender identity and gender expression. It is designed to support you as you support your child.
Parents’ Guide to SOGI in Schools
The Parents’ Guide to SOGI in Schools was created to address some of the most common questions being asked about SOGI-inclusive education. Available in English, Cree and Wolastoqey.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
Crisis Centre
Available 24/7 these phone services provide mental health support, information, and resources for people who are distressed as well as their friends and families. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
BCMHSUS provides specialized treatment for people across BC with severe mental health and substance use/addiction issues.
Laurel Behaviour Support Services
Offers individualized behaviour support services for children and adults with autism or other developmental disabilities. They offer Triple P Stepping Stones workshops, as well as other workshops for families, care providers and professionals.
Videos
Navigating Major Life Changes: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Multi-language resource
Life changes like divorce, moving, or financial stress can be difficult for both parents and children. Check out these resources for tips for keeping communication open and guiding your child through these changes.
How to Prevent Eating Disorders in Your Child
Multi-language resource
Check out these resources to learn four ways to help your child have a healthy relationship with food and their body.
Understanding OCD: When to Seek Help for Your Child
Multi-language resource
OCD can look different for everyone. Check out these resources to help recognize some signs of OCD.
Websites
About Borderline Personality Disorder
Sashbear works across Canada to educate families, communities, service providers and researchers of the important role and burden borne by families of those with emotion dysregulation. Together, we are making waves for mental health.
Centre for Healthy Screen Use
The aim of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Centre for Healthy Screen Use is to support health professionals, policymakers, and families in helping children and youth navigate digital environments.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health
The videos and resources here were created in collaboration with B.C. experts and families with lived experience. They aim to increase awareness about neurodiversity and mental health by exploring the different ways in which children and youth who are neurodivergent can experience mental health challenges.
