FamilySmart™

FamilySmart™ is at the heart and foundation of all the work of the unified non-profit organizations: The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health (the FORCE) and National Institute of Families for Child & Youth Mental Health (Institute of Families).

FamilySmart™ means working well together as youth, young adults, families and service providers to achieve better mental health outcomes. Programs include:

Parents in Residence (PiR) & Youth in Residence (YiR) provides support, mentoring, education, system navigation and access to information, networks and resources to parents and families of youth and young adults with lived experienced of mental health and substance use challenges.
‘In the Know’ is a monthly webinar series that explores topics related to child and youth mental health and/or substance use challenges. Facilitated discussions are available at community group viewing sites or you can watch online anytime.

To find out more, visit www.familysmart.ca.

Important Phone Numbers

If you or someone you know needs help, call one of the numbers below:

9-1-1 if you are in an emergency.
8-1-1 for non-emergency information on how to access alternatives to toxic drug supply and substance use services
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.
310Mental Health Support at 310-6789 (no area code needed) for emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health.
Kid’s Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor, 24 hours a day.
Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service at 1-800-663-1441 (toll-free in B.C.) or 604-660-9382 (in the Lower Mainland) to find resources and support.

Find Mental Health and Substance Use Support

Are you looking for mental health and/or substance use support in British Columbia?

Visit Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in B.C., an online resource of over 6,000+ mental health and substance use services. Or, call 8-1-1 any time of the day or night for help navigating the mental health system. For the deaf and hard of hearing call 7-1-1 (TTY) or for VRS, visit Video Relay Services to sign up and give them the number 604-215-5101 to call us.