These resources can help support the mental health and well-being of children and families.
General Resources
- BC Partners for Mental Health & Addictions Information - A comprehensive website offering self-help resources for a range of mental health concerns.
- Kelty Mental Health - Provides resources for mental health and substance use concerns in children and teens.
- Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) - Canada’s 24/7 national support service offering confidential counselling, information, and text-based support in English and French.
- Child Mind Institute - Resources addressing mental health concerns and learning challenges in children and adolescents.
Anxiety
- Coping Cat Parents - An online program based on the Coping Cat protocol, with caregiver and child components.
- International OCD Foundation - Kids Section - Resources for children and families dealing with OCD.
- Peace of Mind Foundation - Offers OCD resources, including OCD Challenge: a free self-help program.
Recommended Books:
- Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents - Ronald M. Rapee et al. (2008).
- Talking Back to OCD - John S. March & Christin M. Benton (2007).
- What to Do When... Series - Dawn Huebner:
- What To Do When You Dread Your Bed (2008).
- What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck (2007).
- What To Do When You Worry Too Much (2005).
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) - Comprehensive ADHD resources for all ages.
- Russell Barkley’s Website - Expert information and tools for managing ADHD.
- Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents - Russell A. Barkley (2013).
Learning Challenges/Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities Society - Information and resources for learning difficulties.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Autism Community Training (ACT) - Information and training to support individuals with ASD and their families.
- Pacific Autism Family Network - A network of supports for individuals with ASD and their families in BC.
Other resources
Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior - Russell A. Barkley & Christine M. Benton (2013).
