The amount of information and uncertainty about COVID-19 can be overwhelming and distressing. Keeping oneself centered, calm, and mentally well is important.

Here are some resources available to you:

  • Kids Help Phone offers 24/7 support for youth (1-800-668-6868), and have some articles on how to talk to your kids and teens about COVID-19 on their website.

BC-specific resources for mental health support include:1

 

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  1. Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC. HealthLinkBC. Accessed from: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health-substance-use/resources/crisis-intervention-and-suicide-prevention-centre-bc