Helpful Resources for Parents and Teens
By Kelty Resource Center
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
Link to the full site where many more resources on mental health topics are available
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/resources
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SCREENAGERS-Next Chapter
Uncovering skills for stress resilience- "How do I help my child cope" | ||
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)
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)
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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 |
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 top 3pm Thursdays- 9am - 11am 1340 Ellis Street Kelowna 778-699-2272 |
MORE SUPPORTS FOR PARENTS
These programs are delivered locally by Family Smart
These programs are delivered locally by Family Smart
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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.
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New session in March!
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. This month we will be talking about Substance use and the event will be held on Marth 8th at 4:30pm. Parents can register on the link in the attached poster. |
