{"id":14219,"date":"2020-03-22T15:31:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T22:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/burnabyschools.ca\/?p=14219"},"modified":"2023-11-09T12:01:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T20:01:58","slug":"counselling-and-mental-health-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/burnabyschools.ca\/counselling-and-mental-health-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nBurnaby School District staff have curated a number of resources with information for parents, students and staff.<\/b>
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Read the District\u2019s Mental Health Literacy Microsite<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Stress and Students: Supporting Mental Wellness<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sleep \u2013 What Students and Families Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Additional resources for children and youth to access online counselling and mental health support in the community can be found below.<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Anxiety Canada<\/a>
\nAn interactive resource for youth to get information and strategies to manage anxiety – Also offering a free MindShift App<\/p>\n

Kelty Mental Health<\/a>
\nSupport for families and youth<\/p>\n

Dealing with Depression Workbook for Teens<\/a>
\nA free online resource<\/p>\n

Kids Help Phone<\/a>
\nTelephone and chat counselling support<\/p>\n

Bounce Back BC<\/a>
\nA free skill-building program, delivered over the phone or online, designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry<\/p>\n

Mind Check<\/a>
\nCheck how your mental health is going and keep track of your improvement (free and private)<\/p>\n

Crisis Centre BC<\/a>
\nOffering a free online course\u00a0by Webinar on Tools for Managing Uncertainty and Change for youth<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Second Step<\/a>
\nAccess to MindYeti mindfulness program sessions and videos as well as other resources for ages 5 to 13<\/p>\n

Resources for Parents for Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Information Children<\/a>
\nOffers a parent helpline, parent coaching and parenting pamphlets to families free of charge<\/p>\n

Family Smart<\/a>
\nParent in residence, Graeme, offering support by phone and email: Graeme.partridge-david@familysmart.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Crisis Centre BC<\/a>
\nOffering a free online course by Webinar on Tools for Managing Stress and Burnout<\/em><\/p>\n

Community Agency Support<\/strong><\/span>
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Burnaby Child and Youth Mental Health<\/strong>
\nWalk-in intake assessment for mental health concerns – Calling ahead to arrange video-conferencing is preferred at this time – After assessment, children and youth are either seen at CYMH for counselling, or referred to another appropriate agency for support
\nCall 604-660-9544 <\/strong>
\nLocations:
\n#102-4430 Halifax St: Tues: 9:30 to 3:30
\n#201-7645 Kingsway: Wed: 9:30 to 3:30, Thurs: 12-6<\/p>\n

Odyssey: Substance Abuse Services for Youth and Families
\n<\/strong>Counselling for youth who are using substances or substance affected – Counselling for parents whose youth are using substances – And a weekly parent group which meets virtually right now
\nCall 604.299.6377<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cameray Child and Family Services<\/a>
\nA community-based agency committed to the strengthening of individuals and families through a spectrum of services including counselling, education, outreach and advocacy – Services are free
\nCall 604-436-9449
\n<\/strong>
\nSt. Leonard’s Youth Access Counselling<\/a>
\nFree individual and family counselling by referral only (school counsellors can refer, if appropriate)<\/p>\n

Additional District Resources and Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

District Leadership \u2013 Mental Health and Well-being for All<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Back to School: Tips To Support Your Child – Posted September 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Social Emotional Learning at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ \u2013 Posted May 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to Support the Mental Health of You and Your Children \u2013 Posted May 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Updated November 2023<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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