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Network of people dedicated to healthier lives for the children, youth and families of Abbotsford

Helpful Websites

View the websites below to find information & resources on mental health and wellness.

  • Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
    Provides education, training and support for healthcare professionals supporting patients with ADHD. This website also includes a public information portion providing recommended reading, resources and videos for parents, children, youth and adults as well as educators.
  • Champions for Community Mental Wellness
    An online resource dedicated to changing the conversation about child, youth and family mental health. Features include a blog that share personal experiences with child, youth and family mental health; tip sheets designed to bridge communication between youth, parents and providers that can be downloaded; and a mental health resource list. Champions for Community Mental Wellness also offers a closed Facebook group that parents can access for non-judgmental support and information
  • Confident Parents: Thriving Kids
    A family-focused phone based coaching service for parents of children ages 3 to 12 which works with parents to reduce mild to moderate behavioural problems and promote healthy child development.
  • How To Talk With Kids About Stress - Heart-Mind Online
    Stress can actually be a good thing but too much, chronic stress can be unhealthy. Find 8 questions to assist you in having a conversation with your child or youth about stress. Created by the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace & Education, the Heart-Mind online website is a resource for anyone who cares for or about children. The website provides resources for promoting children's Heart-Mind well-being with evidenced-informed research. Resources can be viewed by early years, middle years and adolescent age groupings.
  • Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
    Online resource featuring quick reference sheets on different types of mental health challenges, plain language medication fact sheets and more. Youth and parents can also call in to the Kelty and speak with youth/parents who can assist with navigation and support.
  • The Merhit Centre
    Everything you want to know about self regulation and more; videos, graphics, webinars; from Dr. Stuart Shanker

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