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Anxiety and Mental Health Resources for Families

Anxiety and mental health impact the education of children and youth. It can cause distraction, irritability or sleep issues, as well as obsessive or avoidant tenancies - among other challenges.  If your student is experiencing challenges, please speak to your teacher or GA and they will work to connect you to appropriate supports within HCOS - whether it be resources in the Learning Commons,  Learning Groups like Hello Anxiety or Virtual Voices, or individualize support through Learning Services or Special Education. You can also complete our Learning Support Request form if you wish to share more details with your teacher.  

This page has a number of resources that may also be of use to you. 

Anxiety videos

Talk to a Person 
  • BC Helpline for Children 24-hour helpline for all BC youth 310-1234 (no area code needed)
  • FoundryBC on Anxiety
  • START - Short Term Assessment Response Treatment - Fraser Valley
  • Interior Health Crisis Line (for anyone)  1-888-353-2273

  • Northern BC Crisis Line:  1-888-562-1214 or text 250-563-1214

  • BC Suicide Line: 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433

  • Youth Crisis Line: Trained peer support: call 1-888-564-8336 or text 250-564-8336

  • Island Health - Child and Youth - call 250-519-6720
Free Counselling

BC and Canadian Resources:

General Resources

    Treatment Options & Strategies for Anxiety:

      HCOS Learning Commons Books and Book Packs on Anxiety:

      Curated list of Anxiety and Worry resources on SORA - digital books, audio books

      Tools to Relax, Manage Anxiety, Get Grounded

         

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