Extra Resources for Parents
We've gathered a list of resources to add to your parenting toolkit.
Canada
Boys & Girls Clubs
Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, Boys and Girls Clubs help children and youth develop the skills they need to succeed. Tailored to the needs of communities across the country, their national programs tackle relevant social issues, encourage and empower children and youth, and help them set a path for success.
Visit Boys & Girls Clubs websiteYMCA
The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, they focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across communities.
Visit YMCA websiteConfident Parents: Thriving Kids
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids has two program streams to help parents support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges. Learn new strategies to support you and your child.
Visit Confident Parents: Thriving Kids websiteMovember
Visit Movember for a list of support services for young people, family and relationship services, general support and mental health services and more.
Visit Movember websiteBC Council for Families
The BC Council for Families is a BC registered non-profit, charitable organisation whose purpose is to serve professionals, support families and strengthen communities. They develop and deliver family support resources and training programs to professionals across the province that focus on prevention, inclusiveness and building skills and confidence.
Visit BC Council for Families website Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) supports thousands of families and individuals across the Lower Mainland living in need, in crisis, or with trauma. They have over fifty programs, services, workshops, and groups to help people build resiliency, develop skills and knowledge, and gain the confidence to make positive changes in their lives.
Visit Family Services of Greater Vancouver websiteVisit CYMH website
The Ministry of Children and Family Development's ** Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost. Their clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Visit CYMH websiteKelty Mental Health Resource Centre
The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre help families across the province navigate the mental health system, listen and offer peer support, and connect them to resources and tools.
Visit Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre website