Resources

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Family and Child Services (East Kootenays)

The Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Service Society is committed to working collaboratively with Indigenous families and communities of the Ktunaxa ?Amakis to increase their ability to fulfill their responsibilities for their children in a culturally relevant manner. Please call 250-489-4563.

Mental Health Intake is Fridays between 10am and 2pm at the Chief Joseph Centre located at 1007 Baker Street, Cranbrook.

School District No. 5 Resources

Canadian Mental Health Association

Kootenay Branch - 100 - 1000 21st Avenue N. Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L9
Phone - 250-426-5222 Fax - 250-426-2134
Email - reception@cmhakootenays.org

CMHA Programs - Click on the title of the program to be re-directed to their website for more information.

Confident Parents, Thriving Kids

There are two different programs offered; Behavioural and Anxiety based. Teachers and Counselling can refer to the Anxiety based program while family physician referrals are required for the behavioural program. Both programs are completed from the comfort of your own home, with phone consultations and weekly check-ins.

Click here to watch a video from CMHA. You can find information about the program here.

Peace Program

The Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence is a free, confidential program across BC for children and youth aged 3 to 18 who have experienced violence. The program is offered in either group or individual counselling sessions.

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mile to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Mental Health Apps

Community Connections

Walk in counselling services available through phone or Skype services. Please text or call 250-426-2976.

East Kootenay Addiction Services

East Kootenay Addiction Services Society provides free and confidential counselling to youth, adults, couples and families dealing with difficulties from their own or someone else's substance use. In addition, we provide referral to approved residential treatment and detox facilities, school based educational programs, community education, outreach, harm reduction programs and our youth Teen Empowerment and Mastery Program (TEAM).

Please call:

Cranbrook - 1-877-489-4344
Fernie - 1-800-644-6144

Foundry

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social service centres for young people ages 12-24. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth & family peer supports.

Now offering virtual drop-in counselling sessions by voice, video and chat to young people ages 12-24 and their caregivers!

Please visit here for more information as to who and how you can access this service.

Child and Youth Mental Health

Cranbrook - New referrals can call the office and intake is being done over the phone - 250-426-1514
Fernie - Intake over the phone at 250-423-5311 and you will be directed to an intake clinician.

Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE)

Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) was originally developed in partnership with Anxiety Canada. EASE uses cognitive behavioural strategies to address the thoughts, feelins and behaviours associated with anxiety.

EASE at Home is a copllection of fun and practical strategies to help guide parents and caregivers in managing their children's anxiety and worries in the comfort of their home. Please visit this link to view the EASE Strategies for at home - https://healthymindsbc.gov.bc.ca/ease-at-home-k-7/

For more information, please open this document.

Anxiety Canada

Helpful website if you or someone you know is suffering from anxiety. Learn about anxiety for different demographics and you can access the Mindshift™ app.

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Lots of different services and options on this website.

Starling Minds

Discover a free, confidential digital mental health program to help combat stress, anxiety, and worry.

Lifespeak (Only for School District Employees)

Lifespeak is an extensive online library of streaming and downloadable video modules with reowned experts speaking on a range of health, family, wellness, and professional development topics.

Kelty Mental Health

Mental Health Resource through BC Children's Hospital

Hey Sigmund

A website that helps break down psychology information. Topics range from anxiety, to resiliency, emotional regulation and more. Great videos to watch with your children that help explain anxiety.

The Dalai Lama Centre

Established in 2005 in Vancouver, Canada, the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education is inspired by the Dalai Lama's vision for 21st century education. His belief that a balance between educating the mind and education the heart will help create a more compassionate and peaceful world is the cornerstone of the Centre's mission. Check out the section call Heart-Mind Online to search for resources, videos and information.

Open Mind BC

Open Mind BC presents a valuable resource for physicians, parents, teachers, and youth to learn more about the support services that are available in British Columbia and across Canada. There are valuable resources for families and teachers that can be found here.