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Anxiety and Mental Health Resources for Families

Anxiety and mental health impact the education of children and youth. ItThey can cause distraction, irritability or sleep issues, as well as obsessive or avoidant tenanciestenancies, - amongand other challenges.  If your studentchild is experiencing challenges, please speak to your teacher or GAGrad andAdvisor they(GA). 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 individualizeindividualized 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 hasoffers a number of resources that may also be of use to you. 

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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

    HCOS Learning Commons Resources:

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

    Tips to Relax, Manage Anxiety, Get Grounded

       

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