School districts are required to complete the Mental Health in Schools Action Plan Questionnaire by February 2 as part of the Mental Health in School Grant funding. Please contact AWIS at support@awinfosys.com or 1-866-558-5339 if you’re having trouble accessing the questionnaire. Any other questions can be directed to the Mental Health and Substance Use Branch at EDUC.MentalHealth@gov.bc.ca.
While the holiday season is a time for celebrations, 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 more on the mental-health, substance-use supports available during holiday season web page …
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ new poison drugs campaign directed at young people shares the dangers of using toxic drugs. The website includes resources for youth and families on talking about drugs with youth, how to help if someone is using drugs, and safe places for seeking help.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of evidence-informed, everyday (mild to moderate) anxiety classroom resources and online courses for B.C. educators to use with students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Based on feedback from educators and other professionals working with young children, Everyday Anxiety Strategies …
The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a new service available 24/7/365 to help Canadians when they need it most. The service, accessible via call or text to 9-8-8, offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of suicide or who is worried about someone they know. This service is also available in …
Building upon the success of the Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) initiative, the Ministry of Children and Family Development has developed new evidence-informed, culturally relevant, suicide prevention and early intervention resources. These resources support the Mental Health in Schools Strategy and aim to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity of educators, …
Print resources designed to help youth learn about the adverse effects of vaping and make educated decisions about vaping are available from the Ministry of Health. Information can be found on The A-Z of Vaping web page. Materials will be mailed to school district offices for further distribution to schools at your discretion. For downloadable PDF …
Safer Schools Together has been awarded the new three-year provincial safety contract after completing a competitive procurement process. There will be no disruption to Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) training and critical incident supports for school districts and schools. erase promotes a culture of student safety in B.C. schools by focusing on fostering …
The QuitNow website, funded by the Ministry of Health, has a new, dedicated mini-site and updated resources for youth interested in quitting or reducing their vaping. Feedback provided by the Youth Advisory Council at McCreary Centre Society and from young people across B.C. helped inform the development of these resources. Any questions or comments about the …
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is hosting a free virtual symposium speaker series throughout November and December 2023 to inform the development of a new, effective system of services for children and youth with support needs. Registration is free and now open. If you have questions, please reach out to Holli Ward, …
