Resources
Caregiver Support
Family Smart connects BC families with peer support, gentle guidance, and practical tools to help navigate their child or youth’s mental health journey.
https://familysmart.ca/resources/CYMH (Child & Youth Mental Health) provides free, community-based mental health services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health
Additional Resources
Kelty Mental Health https://keltymentalhealth.ca/
Anxiety Canada
Kids Grief
Mosaic offers culturally responsive support for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee families, including counselling, settlement services, and community connection to help people feel rooted and supported in a new place.
https://mosaicbc.org/our-services/health-and-counselling/
Crisis Lines
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, you are not alone. The following contacts are here to help:
988 – Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text, 24/7) for a safe space to talk if you are having thoughts of suicide, or are concerned about someone who may be at risk of suicide
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) – 24/7 support in BC
310-6789 – Mental Health Support (no area code needed in BC)
(877) 330-6366 -Trans Lifeline Canada
Child & Youth Support
Foundry offers a welcoming, one-stop space where young people can access mental health care, peer support, and wellness services in a way that feels safe, collaborative, and grounded.
https://foundrybc.ca/Youth in BC provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for young people across BC through phone, text, and chat.
https://www.youthinbc.com/Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868
A Canada-wide, 24/7 support line offering free, confidential counselling by phone or text for children and youth who need someone to listen.
