Welcome to Wellbeing.gov.bc.ca
Everyone’s journey to wellbeing is different – whether you are on a personal journey or are supporting someone who is facing mental health or substance use challenges.
Wellbeing.gov.bc.ca was created because:
  • People from all over British Columbia should have the tools necessary to navigate accessing the services and resources they need. And sometimes you may not know where to start.
  • People need access to the right supports, at the right time, that meet them where they are at, easily and quickly.
This site is your trusted guide to finding the right information and services to meet your needs.
Your pathway to wellbeing starts here.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre helps families navigate the mental health system, listens and offers peer support, and connects them to resources and tools. 
​Check out the website for lots of supports.
Helpful Resources for Parents and Teens
By Kelty Resource Center
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The following are a some examples of things available from this site. 
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast/present-matters-mindfulness-and-mental-well-being
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/creating-lower-stress-home
​https://keltymentalhealth.ca/ADHDWebinarSeries  - new in March for Parents/Caregivers of ADHD children
Link to the full site where many more resources on mental health topics are available
​https://keltymentalhealth.ca/resources  

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SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES

​Helpline for Youth:  310-1234  (no area code needed)              24 hours/day OR Text TALK to 686868 (24/7)
Kelowna Crisis Line:  1-888-353-CARE (2273)  Youthspace:  youthspace.ca or text at (778) 783-0177
    Online or text chat. Available between 6:00pm- midnight 
Helpline for Adults: Text Wellness to 741741 (24/7)
Foundry Kelowna is a place where any youth or parent in our community can find easy access to the help they need, when they need it. It is an integrated youth and family initiative that will transform how mental health and substance use services are delivered in Kelowna; providing early intervention to support young peoples’ wellbeing.  Click the button to the left to load the FOUNDRY website.

OPEN: Mon-Fri  9:00am-5:00pm             
​WALK-IN HOURS:  Mon-Fri   2:00pm - 5:00pm 

250-420-2803
foundrykelowna@cmha.bc.ca
100-1815 Kirschner Rd., Kelowna, B.C., V1Y6G3
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Anxiety Canada (formerly AnxietyBC™) is a registered charity established in 1999 by a group of concerned individuals, family members, and health professionals. The association’s mission is to promote awareness of anxiety disorders and support access to proven resources and treatment.
Anxiety Canada™ is a leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety and anxiety disorders and promotes understanding about anxiety and anxiety disorders through general information sessions, professional seminars and workshops, offered throughout the year.  We are the developers of the free MindShift app which helps youth and young adults manage anxiety, using step-by-step strategies based on psychological treatment.
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Child & Youth Mental Health
Offers community mental health support for youth in B.C.  
WALK-IN CLINICS:  CYMH offers children, youth and their families a walk-in service twice a week where children and youth can receive a same-day initial assessment by a trained professional in a confidential environment.  *No referral needed.  Currently, due to COVID, CYMH are asking that you call first before going down to the intake clinic.
Tuesdays -  9am -11am and 1pm - 3pm  
Thursdays- 9am - 11am
1340 Ellis Street       
Kelowna
778-699-2272
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BounceBack is an online program for Youth 15 years and older and Adults dealing with moderate levels of Depression/Anxiety.  
This is a link to the new services being provided by the CMHA specifically for COVID 19 support.
Parent resource/course on teenage Gaming issues.
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MORE SUPPORTS FOR PARENTS
These programs are delivered locally by Family Smart
The Parent in Residence Program - In the Okanagan both Sheila Dyer and Lori Raible work to walk alongside parents who are parenting youth who are struggling with a challenge to their mental health or engaging in substance use. They offer peer support to parents and caregivers from a perspective of lived experience, education and resources. The program is free of charge and there's no waiting list. Parents can simply reach out to their email at lori.raible@familysmart.ca or sheila.dyer@familysmart.ca.
New sessions happening each month!
In the Know Parent Evenings - In Kelowna we facilitate evenings usually in person but now online for parents where they can come and learn about a topic and connect with each other.   Each month there will be a new topic of discussion. Registration links are found on the Family Smart website.