Part of BC’s strategy for mental health and substance use care, ICY teams are community-based, multidisciplinary teams that deliver wrap-around mental health and substance use services and supports for children and youth up to age 19. ICY Clinical Counsellors are being hired in multiple ICY school district communities. Visit the ICY Clinical Counsellor spotlight on …
The CHART Lab is hosting a free online symposium series focused on exploring ways to support youth well-being. All sessions will take place from 12 pm-1 pm PDT.
The Ministry of Housing and BC Housing are looking for school contacts to conduct the Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Counts in BC schools over fall 2024 and spring 2025. The PiT Counts measure homelessness over a 24-hour period in communities. PiT counts give important baseline information on the estimated number, key demographic and service provision needs of people …
World Mental Health Day on October 10 aims to raise awareness and spotlight the importance of mental health education on a global level. The Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Mental Health in Schools Strategy (English) (Français) provides a vision and pathway to promote mental health and well-being into all aspects of our K to 12 education …
Grant letters and funds were sent to school districts on August 29, 2024 to support the promotion of mental health and well-being, and provide additional support for students, families, and educators in your schools. A reminder that districts are required to complete Section 1 – Priority Setting of the Action Plan Questionnaire by October 2, 2024.
As part of its mental health and substance use service offerings, the Foundry Central Office will be engaging with school districts to share information on supports available through the PreVenture program. PreVenture uses brief, person-focused workshops to promote mental health and substance use prevention. The program aims to equip youth aged 12 to 18 with …
McCreary’s Youth Advisory & Action Council created the Youth Action Grants (up to $750) to provide B.C. youth aged 12 to 19 years old with the opportunity to lead a project aimed at improving youth health in their school and/or community. The continuous application process is open until all the funds are distributed. Please share this …
The 2025 Mental Health in Schools Conference will take place in person in Vancouver, B.C., on May 5-6, 2025. Please save the dates in your calendar. Invitations will be sent to Superintendents for each district.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has new suicide and self-harm prevention resources available for educators, families and caring adults. These resources aim to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity to support students who are experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours. For more information and to access these new resources, please visit …
Naloxone kits for schools can be ordered online via the Product Distribution Centre. As per the direction of the Provincial Health Officer, schools/school districts are encouraged to assess their risk using the Naloxone Risk Assessment Tool and, if advised, obtain a naloxone kit and ensure an on-site adult is trained to use it. For assistance …
