Resources for Students on Erase.gov.bc.ca
Supporting Youth Mental Health in BC Schools
We all want the young people in our lives to thrive in a school environment where they feel safe, respected and included. These are essential ingredients for learning and supporting positive mental health in students.
The BC government website erase (Expect Respect & Safe Education) offers a variety of resources on diversity and inclusion, mental health and substance use, and school and online safety. These resources help support the creation of inclusive and welcoming environments for all students. By promoting a culture of respect and understanding, erase aims to help everyone feel safe and valued at school.
What is erase?
The erase website provides information, resources, and tools for students, adults, and school staff to address issues such as bullying, discrimination, mental health, substance use and online safety.
The Report It tool
The Report It tool is a secure, anonymous and confidential online platform where students can report concerns about their safety or wellbeing. This includes incidents they have experienced or witnessed in person or online, such as bullying, threats or mental health issues. These reports are directed to the appropriate school or district staff for follow-up. This tool empowers students to speak up without fear of retaliation.
Mental health and substance use resources
The erase website provides a wide range of mental health and substance use resources designed to help students recognize signs of mental health issues and find appropriate support. These resources cover topics like anxiety, depression, and stress management, along with information about support services. The website also promotes mental health by empowering young people to take care of their mental health and wellbeing.
Other resources on the website give adults a chance to learn about issues impacting young people, including wellbeing, consent, and online safety, through online training and educational materials. Helpful guides are available for talking to young people about complex topics, like racism, substance use, consent and mental health.
Educator-focused materials
To support and promote wellness in schools, erase offers educators a variety of tools and resources. These include training on trauma-informed approaches, social-emotional learning, and strategies for creating inclusive and supportive environments. The website also provides materials to help educators recognize signs of distress and promote positive mental health practices among students. In addition, there are a wide range of resources to support education on mental health in the classroom. Through erase, educators and school staff have 24/7 access to safety experts, who are available to ensure that if an incident occurs, responses are timely and trauma informed.
Refreshed erase website
In September 2024, the erase.gov.bc.ca website was refreshed to improve access to tools and resources. The website now features animated informative videos in 10 languages to help people navigate the site and access resources. Downloadable materials such as printable posters and materials are now available and a a new QR code graphic for schools, which will allow students to access the Report It tool directly.
Visit the erase website to explore a wide range of available resources. If you have questions or need more information, contact the Ministry of Education Student Safety Team at erase@gov.bc.ca.
Families Supporting Youth
Conversations with young people about mental health and substance use may feel challenging. Here are some places to start.
Youth Supporting Themselves
As a young person, you may sometimes want to get mental health or substance use supports on your own. If this is the case, there are ways you can get help for yourself.
Resources
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Erase
Provides students, families, and educators with information and resources on online safety, bullying, sexual orientation and gender identify (SOGI), gender-based violence, mental health and well-being, substance use, school safety, and racism.
Its focus is about building safe and caring school communities. This includes empowering students, families, educators and the community partners who support them to get help with challenges, report concerns to schools, and learn about complex issues facing students.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Provides mental health and substance use information, resources and help with navigating the mental health system for families throughout BC and the Yukon.
Parent peer support workers are also available to support parents and caregivers by phone, virtual meeting, e-mail or in-person. See website for online resources, educational events and webinars.
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC
Foundry Centres
Offers health and social services for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, youth and family peer supports, primary care, and social services. Services are provided together in a single place to make it easier for young people to find the care, connection and support they need.
Centres provide safe, non-judgmental care, information and resources in a youth-friendly space and work to reach young people earlier - before health challenges become problematic.
Multiple Locations
Foundry Virtual
Provides access to virtual services through an app and web portal for youth and their caregivers in BC. Services are free and confidential.
Use the app to access same-day virtual services or schedule a virtual counselling appointment, find peer support, access primary care, join a group or workshop for youth or caregivers, or browse a library of tools and resources.