Links
Crisis Services
- BC Crisis Centre (Phone: 1.800.SUICIDE or 604.872.3311, 24 hours)
- Helpline for Children (Phone: 310.1234—toll free with no area code, 24 hours)
- Kids Help Phone (Phone: 1.800.668.6868, 24 hours)
- Child and Adolescent Response Team (CART) (Phone: 604.874.2300, 8:30am -4:30pm)
- After-Hours Mental Health Emergency Services (Phone: 604.874.7307, evenings/weekends)
General Information
- What is a Psychologist?
- BC Psychological Association
- Canadian Psychological Association
- College of Psychologists of BC
Information about Common Psychological Concerns in Children and Adolescents
- General: Canadian Mental Health Association; Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment
- ADHD: ADHD Guide for Families; Children and Adults with ADHD (Ch.A.D.D.)
- Anxiety: Anxiety BC
- Behavioural Concerns: Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center
- Depression: Mood Disorders Association of BC
- Grief and Loss: Griefworks BC
- Medical Issues: Positive Coping with Health Conditions
- Trauma: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Information about Learning and Education
- All Kinds of Minds
- Gifted Children’s Association of BC
- Individual Education Planning
- Learning Disabilities (LD) Online
- Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver
- Special Education Services
Resources for Children and Youth with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
- Autism Community Training
- Developmental Disabilities Association
- Infant Development Program
- Ministry of Children and Family Development—Children and Youth with Special Needs