Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information and resources. The Centre supports people with navigating the mental health system and provides peer support to children, youth and their families from across British Columbia (B.C.). The Centre also provides support, information and resources to people of all ages with eating disorders.

Online resources cover a variety of topics for children, youth and adults including:

anxiety
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
behavioural problems
substance use
eating disorders

British Columbians can also visit the Kelty Blog or audience specific sections of the Kelty website for Youth & Young Adults, Parents and Caregivers, School Professionals, and Healthcare Professionals. Visit the Cross-Cultural Resources for information on culturally specific resources available in six languages (French, Farsi, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean).

All services provided by the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre are free, and include educational events for families, educators and health professionals such as the Pinwheel Education Series. To learn more, see Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre – Events.

Contact the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre by phone at 1-800-665-1822, in person at BC Children’s Hospital (Mental Health Building, 4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC, Room P3-302 (3rd Floor)), or by email at keltycentre@cw.bc.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.

Featured Website

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