Family Wellbeing
Family plays a central role in many people’s lives. The wellbeing of your family, as a whole, can be foundational to the wellness of each family member.
For many people, health and wellbeing starts at home. Different things can contribute to the mental health of family members, like daily life or larger life events. If you are a parent or caregiver, you may be looking for ways to encourage the wellbeing of your family.
Support family wellbeing
- Learn about healthy living strategies.
- Download a wellbeing toolkit for families.
- Find youth services for mental health and wellbeing.
- Read the First Nations Health Authority’s Family Connections booklet to learn about attachment and bonding and how it can support the wellbeing of your family.
Resources
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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
FamilySmart
Free programs that help B.C. families and caregivers who are parenting children and youth facing mental health challenges.
EASE at Home
EASE (Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators) at Home offers helpful tips for parents, like how to teach children calming breathing techniques.