A curated collection of tools, links, and supports — for individuals, families, and caregivers.
This page is a living collection, updated regularly with resources I find genuinely useful for the people I work with. Whether you are looking for immediate support, information about a specific topic, or tools to use at home — I hope you find something helpful here.
If you are in immediate distress, please call or text 9-1-1, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Canada's national crisis line. Call or text 9-8-8, any time, anywhere in Canada. Free.
988.ca →BC's 24/7 crisis line. Call or text 9-8-8, or call 1-800-784-2433. Multilingual support available.
crisiscentre.bc.ca →24/7 support for young people. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. English and French.
kidshelpphone.ca →Free, confidential support and referrals anywhere in BC. Call 310-6789 (no area code).
crisiscentre.bc.ca →Dial 8-1-1 anytime to speak with a registered nurse, dietitian, or pharmacist.
healthlinkbc.ca →BC Children's Hospital resource — information, a warmline, and guidance for parents and youth navigating mental health services in BC.
keltymentalhealth.ca →Provincial mental health, addictions, and outpatient programs for children and youth in BC.
bcchildrens.ca →Free, confidential mental health, substance use, and wellness services for youth ages 12–24 and their families, with centres across BC.
foundrybc.ca →BC-based mental health and substance use information, self-tests, and resources for all ages — developed by BC's provincial mental health agencies.
heretohelp.bc.ca →BC government hub for child and teen mental health programs and services.
gov.bc.ca →Warmline and peer support groups for parents navigating their child's mental health challenges.
keltymentalhealth.ca →Find a registered clinical counsellor anywhere in BC.
bcacc.ca →Province-wide programs and a searchable directory of local mental health services.
bc.cmha.ca →BC's leading autism resource — family support, workshops, a helpline, and community connections across the province.
autismbc.ca →Leading North American ADHD resource — evidence-based information and parent training for children and adults.
chadd.org →The leading resource for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) — guides for families, educators, and professionals.
pdasociety.org.uk →Practical guides for families of children with learning and thinking differences — ADHD, dyslexia, executive function, and more.
understood.org →Grief support resources, activities, and guides for children, teens, and families navigating loss.
dougy.org →The resources listed on this page are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute professional clinical advice. Inclusion of a resource does not imply endorsement of all content on that site. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you'd like to explore counselling, or have questions about any of these resources, I'd be happy to hear from you.
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