Mental Health Resources
Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Services (DDMHS): DDMHS provides specialized mental health community services for ages 12 and over who live with co-existing developmental disabilities and a mental illness. Individuals may also struggle with behavioral challenges that are often influenced by the mental illness and developmental disability
Family Smart: Family Smart is a resource hub and support network for families who have a child or youth with mental health concerns including addiction and anxiety. They hold monthly education and networking sessions call “In The Know.” The resource parent for Burnaby/New Westminster is: graeme.partridge-david@familysmart.ca
Here to Help: Here to Help is a group of seven leading mental health and addictions agencies that work together to help people live well.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre offers support and information for parents and families who are navigating the child mental health system. Based at BC Children’s Hospital, the resource centre has a wide variety of programs and resources.
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Spotlight on Mental Health: This peer-run site is for the people who use mental health services and their friends, families and supporters. There is a wide range of information about local education events and support groups for individuals, family members and caregivers.
https://www.spotlightonmentalhealth.com/
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