Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
A free, provincial resource in British Columbia that provides mental health and substance use support for children, youth, and families. They offer information, resources, and peer support to help families navigate the mental health system.
Key offerings include:
Ask Kelty – A search tool to find mental health supports and services in BC.
Peer to Peer Support – Family Peer Support Workers provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to parents and caregivers across BC (Email: keltycentre@cw.bc.ca).
"Where You Are" Podcast – Real stories, expert insights, and practical mental health tips.
Rolling with ADHD – A free 8-week online course for parents of children with ADHD.
Kelty Eating Disorders – A dedicated resource for eating disorder support
Kids Help Phone
Confidential, 24/7 support service offering free mental health and crisis support to young people across Canada. It provides phone, text, and online chat support, as well as self-guided resources and professional counseling. Kids Help Phone is available in multiple languages and is accessible to youth anytime, anywhere, ensuring they have a safe space to seek help for issues like anxiety, bullying, relationships, and mental health challenges.
FOUNDRY BC
Offers free mental health, wellness, and support services for young people aged 12 to 24 and their families.
STRONG MINDS STRONG KIDS
Evidence-based programs and resources that build resilience from birth to 18. Explore attachment, stress management, and capacity-building tools, training, and workshops across Canada.
Family Smart
Dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of children and youth experiencing mental health challenges. They provide peer support, education, and resources to help families navigate the mental health system. Through initiatives like Parent Peer Support, community events, and educational workshops, FamilySmart fosters collaboration between families and professionals to improve mental health outcomes for young people. Their goal is to ensure that families feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.
BC CRISIS CENTRE
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for individuals in crisis or distress. Through phone, chat, and text services, they offer immediate emotional support, suicide prevention, and mental health resources. They also provide community education and training programs to promote mental health awareness and crisis intervention skills.
MindFlip Program - Brain Science Tools for Everyday Living
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
A national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health, resilience, and well-being for all Canadians. Through advocacy, education, and direct support services, CMHA works to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care.
Key programs include:
Counselling Services - Low cost, short-term, confidential and one-to-one counselling support options from counselling professionals.
Confident Parents, Thriving Kids – A free, phone-based coaching program that helps parents of children (ages 3-12) support their kids in managing anxiety or behavior challenges.
Big Worries, Strong Spirit – A culturally safe, no-cost coaching program for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families in BC, supporting children (ages 3-12) experiencing mild to moderate anxiety.
healthy minds bc
HealthyMindsBC provides evidence-informed prevention and early intervention tools and resources. Resources on the website are intended for B.C. parents, caregivers, families, educators and other professionals to help them support the “everyday” mental health of children and youth.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health - Series of information videos aiming 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.
Everyday Anxiety for Educators (EASE) - Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is an evidence-informed and curriculum-aligned course and collection of classroom lessons for educators to use with students to build resilience and help them cope with everyday anxiety.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health for Educators - Series of informational videos specifically designed for all B.C. educators, with the aim of helping them develop a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and considerations when supporting students who are neurodivergent and are struggling with their mental health.
cybertip
Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online exploitation of children.
Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
This brochure was made for youth and/or parents and care providers and highlights some information, supports, and resources to help you on your journey.
Mental health and wellness FREE APPS
BoosterBuddy is a free app designed for children. Manage your personal wellness journey and earn achievements as your sidekick guides you through a series of daily quests designed to establish and sustain positive habits.
Breathr provides opportunities for people to try a variety of mindfulness practices, from guided meditations to simple practices that can be used anywhere.
MindShift CBT is a free mental health app developed by experts to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief.