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Types of Therapy

In this section, you will find general information about:

  • different types of therapies
  • what types of challenges are best suited for each type of therapy
  • how long each type of therapy usually takes
  • a list of Frequently Asked Questions

This section does not include all types of therapy for children and youth. You can visit this site for more information on which types of psychotherapy have evidence for specific mental health or substance use challenges. Some therapies do not yet have research evidence, but may be effective for your child and family. If you have questions about the type of therapy your child is receiving, please speak to your therapist.

Translated copies are also available as a PDF in the following languages: 
Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Note that you will find the most up-to-date information in the English sections below.  

Behaviour Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Emotion-Focused Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Family Therapy Group Therapy Interpersonal Therapy Mindfulness-based Therapies Play Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Psychotherapy for Parents and Young Children Somatic (Body-Based) Therapies
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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

BC Children's Hospital 
Healthy Minds Centre, Building #85, Room P3-302, 3rd floor,
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm

Local Phone: 604 875 2084
Toll-Free: 1 800 665 1822
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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:

  • Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for the BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
  • Call 1-800-588-8717 for the BC KUU-US Indigenous Crisis and Support Line.  
  • Call or text 988 for the National Suicide Crisis Helpline. Available in English and French.

For mental health or substance use crisis support:

  • Call 310-6789 for the BC Mental Health Support Line anytime for emotional support, information and resources. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.

 For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.