School districts that have not yet submitted the 2025-2026 Mental Health in Schools Grant Questionnaire are reminded that the deadline for submission is January 21, 2026. Only one questionnaire is to be completed by each district. Please contact EDUC.MentalHealth@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
While the holiday season is a time for celebration, it can also be a time of year when people may feel lonely, stressed or triggered. Crisis supports and resources are available online, over the phone, and in person for youth and adults. Learn about mental health and substance use supports available during the holiday season …
Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on Monday December 8, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm PST. Guest speaker Suzanne Kennedy (Harris & Co. LLP) will speak to what school safety teams need to know about privacy and information sharing, including documentation, device …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has launched a new suite of resources aimed at educators who are supporting children and youth who are neurodivergent and experiencing co-occurring mental health challenges. Created in collaboration with B.C. youth, parents and educators with lived and living experience, this collection of evidence-informed and culturally relevant videos …
In partnership with the Metro Anti-Racism Network, the Ministry is pleased to host a virtual anti-racism networking session on Tuesday, November 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. This session is intended for district anti-racism leads from across B.C., and we invite two anti-racism leads from each district to attend. The session will provide an opportunity …
QuitNow has launched a new youth-focused resource designed to support vaping prevention and promote healthier alternatives. This resource helps youth explore the reasons behind vaping and offers: A printable version featuring QR codes is available for easy sharing in schools and youth spaces. Additionally, QuitNow offers free presentations on their smoking and vaping prevention and cessation …
Designed by the First Nations Health Authority, in collaboration with First Nations youth, With Open Arms: Supportive conversations among friends is a new resource that provides tools, language and information for having supportive conversations with peers about substance use. There is also a downloadable toolkit (PDF) of this resource which has deeper examples, companion worksheets and …
Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day Mental Health Awareness Week (October 5-11) and World Mental Health Day (October 10) offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we foster mental health in our schools, workplaces, and communities. This year’s World Mental Health Day theme — “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes …
As part of the K–12 Workforce Plan, the ministry has developed an Education Assistant (EA) Competency Framework that outlines the core knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an EA role. Designed to support future EAs to be job-ready upon graduation, this framework aims to promote consistency across education programs for EAs in the …
Open Parachute will be hosting three free virtual information sessions in October for educators on the newly released Supporting Students in Times of Change resource. Please see this flyer for details and information on how to register. Co-developed by the ministry and Open Parachute, the guide is designed to help educators and school staff support …
