Resources

About The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids' Mental Health - Click here for the most recent version of our information rack card.

FORCE Parents’ Resource Pick of the Month:

February 2013;Submitted by Tammy Music; Parent-in-Residence (PiR) Langley and a parent with lived experience. Do you have concerns about your child's video game usage? if so, click here to read more>>

April 2013; Submitted by Kim Skinner; Executive Director and a parent with lived experience. A Path Forward: BC First Nations and Aboriginal People’s Mental Wellness and Substance Use Ten Year Plan. Click here to read more>>

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - BC's information source for Children & Youth & Families Mental Health Resources:
An Overview from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre; — Click here for document »

Family Mental Health Framework released May 7, 2013 

A first for BC – Family Mental Health Framework created by families for families in British Columbia. "Families Matter"; - Promoting the mental health of families living with mental health challenges >>Click here to read the document

Coming soon! A list of resources by topic!

ADDICTION & SUBSTANCE USE:

• Here to Help - Understanding Substance Use
• Here to Help - Helping People Who Use Substances

Resources Throughout B.C.
A list of resources to help you find your way. Open page »

After Care — Open page »

A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada ‘Toward Recovery & Well-Being’ 2009
Open PDF »

BC Ombudsperson - BC's Independent Voice for Fairness - Click here >>

Child & Youth Mental Health Day Research Forum, May 7, 2010 report released - Open link »

Dealing with a Crisis - Open page »

Dealing with Psychosis - a toolkit - Open PDF»

Dual Diagnosis: A Guide for Families of a Child with an Intellectual/Developmental Disability and a Mental Disorder — Open PDF »

Engaging Families in Child & Youth Mental Health:
A Review of Best, Emerging and Promising Practices 2009 — Open PDF »

Evergreen Framework for Child & Youth Mental Health: a project of the Child & Youth Advisory Committee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada — Open PDF »

Family Physcian Guides - for patients and their families -
information sheets (Multilingual) - Click here »

Family Smart TM Report for May 7, 2011 released: Click here to download report »

FRIENDS Parent Program - online resources and education - click here >>

Government Agencies - Office for Children and Youth
Toll-Free 1-800-476-3933 - This office can provide you with other individuals or agencies committed to mental health. Here are some government agencies you can contact. Open page »

Healthy Living Toolkit for Families; The Healthy Living ... It's in Everyone toolkit for families was developed with The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids' Mental Health. The toolkit includes information on healthy living for families who have a child or youth with mental health challenges, worksheets and tools, and tips from families across B.C.-TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE PDF, CLICK HERE (3 MB PDF).

Healthy Minds, Healthy People: A Ten-Year Plan to Address Mental Health and Substance Use in British Columbia (produced by the Ministry of Health Services and Ministry of Children and Family Development) — Open PDF »

Learning Disabilities Association - a not for profit organization that educates supports and advocates for children and youth with Learning Disabilities (LD) and or Attention Deficit Disorders AD/HD and their families. The LDA-SVI Chapter was formed by a group of committed parents and teachers who were concerned about their children, or children in their classrooms who were not reaching their potential. The LDA was incorporated in 1981. - Click here>>

*** Mindcheck - a website where young people can check out how they're feeling and get connected to support early and quickly. It offers education materials, confidential screening tools (quizzes) for five conditions - depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug use, and psychosis. The website provides links to self-help websites and information on how to access community services.   It also includes sections for families and friends, and professionals who work with teens and young adults." It is meant for patients 13 - 25 years of age - Click here>>

Ministry of the Attorney General - Click here>>

Orientation to Child & Youth Mental Health Services: A Guide for Families - Open PDF »

Orientation to Child, Youth & Family Mental Health and Substance Use Services: A Guide for Families - in the South Vancouver Island Area - Open PDF »

Parent's Step by Step Guide to IEP's - Open PDF>>

PharmaCare - No-Charge Psychiatric Medication Plan (Plan G) :Patients must be registered with a mental health services centre and must demonstrate clinical and financial need. - click here

RBC Children's Mental Health Project - The RBC Children's Mental Heath Project is a multi-year commitment to support community-based and hospital programs that reduce stigma, provide early intervention and increase public awareness. Click here>>

Redbook Online - Find programs and services you need in the Lower Mainland - click here>>

Representative for Children and Youth
Toll-Free:  1-800-476-3933     E-mail: rcy [at] rcybc [dot] ca - click here>>

Suicide Support
Hope and Healing: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide - accessed from:
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare (COMH) website »

Tipsheets

What to Expect From Your Family Physician (PDF in English)

   Other Languages: [Simplified Chinese] [Traditional Chinese] [Punjabi]

What to Expect From Your Child's School (PDF in English)

   Other Languages: [Simplified Chinese] [Traditional Chinese] [Punjabi]

What to Expect From Mental Health Services (PDF in English)

   Other Languages: [Simplified Chinese] [Traditional Chinese] [Punjab]

Getting Help for Children with Mental Health Concerns (PDF in English)

Child + Youth Mental Health Services (PDF in English)

Dual Diagnosis Guide (PDF in English)

Additional Internet Resources — Open page »