All Resources
Books
Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiraling when OCD Gets Noisy
Full of powerful tools and engaging illustrations to help you live the life you want to live, instead of being controlled by OCD.
The family guide to getting over OCD: reclaim your life and help your loved one
This compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery.
Self-compassion for parents: Nurture your child by caring for yourself
This empathic resource will help you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids.
Kelty's Webinars
Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers - Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (July 2021).
ADHD: Webinar Series (2021)
Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides for our ADHD for Parents and Caregivers webinar series from May 2021.
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides from our Selective Mutism and Reluctant Speakers webinar series, which includes a webinar for parents & caregivers, and a webinar for school professionals (May 2021).
Medication Sheets
Mixed Amphetamine Salts (Adderall XR®)
Mixed Amphetamine Salts is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin®, Ritalin SR®)
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
Methylphenidate (Concerta®)
Methylphenidate is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
PDFs
Q&A for Parents and Caregivers of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
This booklet guides parents and caregivers on how to best support, love and appreciate their children and keep them safe, healthy and happy. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Punjabi and Vietnamese.
Borderline Personality Disorder: An Information Guide for Families
This booklet is for those who have someone in their lives with a Borderline Personality Disorder.
Great Meal Idea Handouts
Great meal ideas for your family including a handout for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids
The Confident Parents: Thriving Kids programs helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching.
Resources Around Me - Kids Help Phone
Allows you to search for resources in your area that can support you through whatever's going on in your life. Examples of resources are counselling and mental health, sexual health and housing help.
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
Crisis intervention trained phone operators assist those in crisis 24hrs a day. KUU-US provides crisis services to all Aboriginal people across BC.
Videos
Talking About Self-Harm: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Multi-language resource
It can be overwhelming to discover your child is self-harming, but your support and understanding can make a huge difference.
Recognizing Self-Harm: How to Support Your Child
Multi-language resource
Self-harm is a way some teens express or manage intense feelings, not necessarily a desire to end their life. It’s natural to feel shocked, confused, guilty or angry when you find out that your child is self-harming.
How to Start the Conversation on Mental Health with Your Kids
Multi-language resource
Starting a conversation about mental health with your child can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most important things you can do.
Websites
Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit
The Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit supports youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities.
Families Change
This website provides age-appropriate information to help kids, teens and parents deal with a family break up.
Mental Health Literacy Curriculum
The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction.
