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Peer Support for Parents and Caregivers

The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre has trained Family Peer Support workers with lived experience in child and youth mental health. They offer non-judgemental, compassionate peer support to parents, caregivers and families from anywhere in B.C.

It’s My Choice tool

It’s My Choice is an online interactive patient decision aid that helps people choose between two options for abortion in early pregnancy, designed by researchers, patients, and clinicians.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

People anywhere in Canada can now call or text 9-8-8 to have access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support.

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre provides mental health and substance use information and resources, assistance navigating the mental health system, as well as free personalized support from peer support workers for families across BC

Sex Sense

For information and resources on sex, sexuality and sexual health, call 1-800-739-7367 to access the free, pro-choice, sex-positive, and confidential service.

Body Peace Peer Support Program

Free peer support programs are available to anyone 14+ living in Canada. All programs are virtual, so you can access them from anywhere. No diagnosis or referral is needed.

Brave in Your Body Virtual Group

Brave in your Body is a virtual group that was created due to the need Foundry Virtual BC has witnessed with youth seeking support services for navigating poor body image. Participants between the ages of 15 and 24 were encouraged to sign up and attend a weekly virtual group, which was made up of five sessions.

NEDIC Helpline and Instant Chat

NEDIC provides information, support and referrals for Canadians struggling with an eating disorder or for those looking for information to support a friend or family member.

Looking Glass Personal Recovery Space

The Looking Glass’ Personal Recovery Space is a digital peer support program that offers personalized, confidential support to people ages 14+ who wishes to recover from an eating disorder. All of the support takes place in a secure, anonymous forum setting, in which participants can safely share their experiences, struggles, goals, and hopes with a team of trained, compassionate Looking Glass volunteers.