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Parent | Guardian Mental Health Resources

Facing a mental health or substance use challenge with a child can feel daunting and frightening., you're not alone. There are local programs and resources ready to assist you on this journey and guide you through the different support options available.

Mental Health First Aid Training, Supporting Youth

BC Children's Hospital
 

Mental Health Services

Find information about resources and services available to you or your child if you are, looking for general mental health informatio; a current patient, or in need of emergency care.​​

FamilySmart

Helping children and young people by helping their family and other caring adults. Explore:

  • Parent Peer Support Workers

  • Resources, Trainig, Workshops

  • In the Know, expert speaker series

Pearl Space
 

Free counselling & support groups for young people, age 3-18 who have experienced violence, abuse, separation at home.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Learn how to identify when changes in your child or teen may be more than just "growing pains".

Feelings First

Feelings First is a campaign to introduce important concepts around Social and Emotional Development in the early years, to parents and caregivers across British Columbia.

Sea to Sky Community Services

Promotes & strengthens family life, and child/family development.

Caring for Kids
 

Learn more from the Canadian Paediatric Society's Caring for Kids,

where you'll find information on:

  • Screen Time & Social Media Safety​

  • Behaviour and Development​

  • Mental Health, and more

KMHRC (@ BC Children's)

Helping families navigate the mental health system, connect with peer support, and access resources and tools to support wellbeing.

USER NOTE:  This website is designed to provide general information only. The content and information provided on this site is not intended to provide medical, clinical or professional advice and should not be relied upon in that respect. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have, and before making any decision regarding treatment. Inclusion of resources on this website is not a recommendation or endorsement by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and/or the curators of this site. See Terms of Use for further information. If you are in immediate danger or have a medical emergency call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) anywhere in BC, or 9-8-8 (call or text) in Canada. If you feel you are in crisis call the local distress line at 1-866-661-3311 or Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 (no area code). More Crisis Line numbers can be found under Need Urgent Help at the top of the page.

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