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BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is designed to support BC children, youth and their families to find and use the resources they need in order to make informed decisions and gain access to appropriate services. The Centre, located at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver but accessible from anywhere in the province, is a free, actual and virtual resource for all BC families.
The Centre offers information and resources on a wide range of mental health and substance use issues affecting children and youth in our province. These include, but are not limited to; depression, anxiety, attention deficit and behavioural problems, child/youth eating disorders and substance use. We also provide resources for adults with eating disorders.
Kelty Mental Health Resources is part of an integrated provincial strategy to improve health literacy in mental health and addictions in British Columbia. The strategy was developed by PHSA BC Children's Hospital Health Literacy team in consultation with Regional Health Authorities, BC Ministry of Health, BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information and other community organizations.
Kelty Mental Health Resources can offer:
• help from a professional or a parent peer support worker
• information on mental health & substance use
• resources on eating disorders for all ages
• options for support & treatment in BC
• support for those struggling with mental health & substance use issues—children, youth, parents & families
• tips for self-help & prevention
• free educational events for families, educators & clinicians
We have information on...
Addictions | Anger Management | Anxiety |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
Concurrent Disorders | Depression |
Eating Disorders | Mood Disorders |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
Psychosis | Schizophrenia |
Self Help and Prevention | Self-harm |
Stress Management | Substance Use |
Trauma | and more...
Location:
The Centre is located in BC Children's Hospital, Room P3-302 on the 3rd Level of the Healthy Minds Building, directly across from the elevators. Please use Entrance 2 of the Healthy Minds Building; the closest intersection is Heather St. and 30th Ave. West.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are also available for help by appointment. Please call 604-875-2084 or Toll Free 1-800-665-1822 or email us at keltycentre@cw.bc.ca to book an appointment.
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If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact:
Program Manager, Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
BC Children's Hospital
(604) 875-2345 ext. 5590
keltycentre@cw.bc.ca
