5 Things to Know about Youth not Employed or in School
Chilliwack’s Family Resource Guide, a printable booklet of local support programs
Directory of Low-Cost and Free Food Programs in Chilliwack
Fostering Success, Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth In/From Care
Participaction Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
Canadian kids are inactive and they may be losing sleep over it
Resources for LGBTQ2S+ Youth (Fraser Valley)
Sleep Curriculum and Video Links
The International Child and Youth Care Network (CYC-Net)
The Unemployable Graduate Crisis and How Can We Fix It
“When Relatives Are the Best Source” by Children’s Mental Health Quarterly
Youth in BC website
Online chat, connecting youth with support, information and resources
Aboriginal Youth
KUU-US Crisis Line
Province wide crisis support specializing in First Nation issues
Stó:lo Nation Facebook
Up-to-date information on community events, health news, and services for the people of Stó:lo Nation
Turtle Island Native Network
Aboriginal resources, discussion, wellness, news
Health & Mental Health
Anti-Depressants for Children
A study published in the Lancet which concludes that “the risk–benefit profile of antidepressants in the acute treatment of depression does ‘not seem to offer a clear advantage for children and adolescents.'”
AnxietyBC Youth website
An interactive website that includes information on common problems related to anxiety, cognitive behavioural therapy, sleep strategies, tools, stories, videos and resources
Blunt Talk: Harms Associated with Early and Frequent Marijuana Use among BC Youth
McCreary Centre Society’s latest report using data from the fifth BC Adolescent Health Survey. The findings provide a snapshot of marijuana use among BC youth and identify where use is linked to negative health consequences.
Bullying Canada – website and toll free number
Bullying Canada is a bully support service run by youth for youth, providing phone support, online chat, and resources. Toll Free 1-877-352-4497
Canadian Mental Health Association
The “Your Mental Health” section of the website includes a section on Mental Health and the Family, including an article on coping with the stress of parenting
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Click on Getting Help; then select Supports for Families & Friends
Dealing With Depression web application
A Canadian website providing useful and on-the-go strategies to help teens understand low mood and depression, and to learn and apply effective coping skills
Drug Cocktails
Facts about mixing medicine, booze, and street drugs
Erase Bullying
Provides information on a variety of topics related to bullying, including cyber bullying, and allows parents and youth an opportunity to report bullying
Here to Help website
Confidential message board, contacts, health information
Here to Help: Talking to Children and Youth
When it’s time to discuss a family member’s mental illness or alcohol/drug problem
Kelty Eating Disorders
Connects you with resources and information for every stage of the eating disorder journey
Kelty Mindshift App
An app that will help youth learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help take charge of anxiety
Kids Health from Nemours
Includes articles on topics such as positive parenting and emotions and behaviors, with sections specially designed for parents, children and youth
MindCheck Speak Up
Provides youth with a voice in mental health and substance use issues
Mind Your Mind
A youth by youth website which provides resources to help manage stress, and mental health issues. Includes personal stories, coping tools, music, and a blog.
Parenting Well
Information on dealing with a parent who has a mental illness
Provincial Child and Youth Mental Health
Provincially funded information and resources
Online Resources Related to Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness (hyperlink)
PFLAG Vancouver
Support for parents, family and friends of LGBTQ
Psychosis Sucks
Main objectives are to increase understanding of psychosis, decrease stigma associated with having this disorder and provide treatment
TeensHealth
A website providing general health and healthy living information for kids, teens, and parents, including information on causes, related issues, coping skills, and more
Research on Child and Youth Mental Health
The Case for a Better Response to Parental Addiction
Top 6 reasons teens turn to alcohol and drugs (Source: rehab.com)
wontgetweird.com
Non-judgmental, youth-friendly, sex-positive services
Youth Mental Health Posters
Helpful Handout for Schools – Boys
Helpful Handout for Schools – Girls
Sadness
Self-Harm
Stress
Worry
Supporting Children With Justice Involved Parents
Acknowledging and Reaching Children of Prisoners
One Day at a Time: Writings by family members, for family members
One Step at a Time: Reshaping life following crime within the family
Raising a Family Member’s Children
Resource Sheet Promoting Resiliency among Children with Justice Involved Parents
The pdf offers several great resources for families of and professionals working with children with incarcerated parents.
Safeguarding Children of Arrested Parents
Strategic Approach and Policy Document to Address the Needs of Families of Offenders
Telling the Children – How to Talk to Children about a Loved One’s Incarceration
The Case for a Better Response to Parental Addiction
Time Together: A survival guide for families and friends visiting in Canadian federal prisons
Time’s up: A reintegration toolkit for families
Vulnerable Children
Accessing Stable and Safe Housing Guidebook designed for Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention Program providers working with women and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence.
Making Human Rights Relevant to Children
The Impact of Criminal Justice Funding Decisions on Children in BC
Youth With Special Needs
Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities: What You Need to Know (Source: expertise.com)
Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Impact of Childhood Traumatic Stress and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
