Resources for 'Parenting'
MCFD is the provincial ministry holding the responsibility for the well-being of children and their healthy development. They are probably best known for providing child protection and supervising substitute care (like foster care and group homes), but also provide services for children with special needs, child and youth mental health, youth justice, and early childhood development programs and services.
Posted: January 31st, 2009 under Abuse & Assault, Counseling & Supports, Mental Health, Parenting, Resources.
Kelty Resource Centre is a provincial resource centre working to link children, youth and their families with appropriate resources in all areas of mental health and addictions. In addition, as spiritual successors to the Eating Disorder Resource Centre of BC, the centre also provides information and referrals to adults with eating disorders.
Posted: October 15th, 2008 under Disordered Eating, Drugs, Alcohol & Addictions, Mental Health, Parenting, Resources.
Clubs provide out-of-school hours programs in the school year and day camp programs in the summer through six neighbourhood-based clubs around the Lower Mainland. In addition, the clubs also offer youth substance abuse services and parent support services.
Posted: June 13th, 2008 under Neighbourhood Houses, Parenting, Resources.
The Anxiety Disorders Association of BC provides information about how excess anxiety can express itself and also provides effective strategies to begin addressing anxiety. The site includes self-help tips, workshop listings and resources, as well as a section devoted to anxiety & parenting.
Posted: June 13th, 2008 under Mental Health, Parenting, Resources.
The Helpline for Children is the Ministry of Child and Family Development’s toll-free line for reporting of suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Ministry social workers are also available to help support families in difficulty, since placing youth in care isn’t always the ideal or only way to help.
Posted: June 12th, 2008 under Abuse & Assault, Counseling & Supports, Parenting, Resources, Youth in Care.
Youth Pregnancy Program offers friendly pre and postnatal care and education programs for youth up to 22 years old in a casual environment. Services include: physicians & specialists, educational classes and recreational groups and support from counsellors.
Posted: June 12th, 2008 under General Health Issues, Parenting, Resources, Youth Clinics.
