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Young People's Mental Health

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Learn more from young people who are experiencing a mental health problem, supporting a loved one, and working on their path to wellness.
Community Resources
<b>Kelty Mental Health</b>: Kelty Mental Health provides information and support for young people, families and service providers. Visit <a href="http://www.keltymentalhealth.ca">www.keltymentalhealth.ca</a> to learn more about mental health problems, healthy living strategies, and connecting with local resource in your community. You can also reach them by phone at 1-800-665-1822 (toll-free in BC) or 604-875-2084 (in the Lower Mainland).<br>
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<b>YouthinBC</b>: YouthinBC provides information and support for youth who are experiencing mental health problems as well as other issues like bullying and abuse. Visit <a href="http://www.youthinbc.com">www.youthinbc.com</a> to learn more or chat with a YouthinBC volunteer. Live chat is available every day from noon to 1:00 am. To reach the 24-Hour Distress Line, call 1-866-661-3311 (toll-free in BC) or 604-872-3311 (in the Lower Mainland).

Learn more about young people’s mental health. Many mental health problems start in childhood, so it’s important to recognize problems early and seek help.

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  • Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses events and resources
  • Within Reach: Resources from HeretoHelp
  • EmbodyBC updates and news
  • BC Schizophrenia Society's Monthly Newsletter and Youth In Mind Newsletter

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