Ministry of Children and Family Development

Provides recycled medical and therapeutic equipment for eligible children and teens in BC who qualify for medically necessary equipment in order to live at home. Service provided through the At Home Program.

Equipment available includes wheelchairs, toileting and bathing aids, hospital beds, walkers, bathroom safety equipment, and patient lifts. Equipment trials can be arranged.

Provides Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) information and resources, as well as a listing of locations in BC that provide the Key Worker and Parent Support Program.

Provides a helpline for children and youth who feel scared, confused or unsafe or who are experiencing abuse at home, at school or in the community, and would like to talk with someone. The phone line is available day and night and you do not have to give your name.

Anyone concerned about the safety of a child or youth who they suspect is being abused or neglected, can call child protection services to report their concerns.

Provides services for young people struggling with severe and enduring mental health challenges with help and support from a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. Services include holistic interventions such as individual or group therapy, prescribed medication treatment, emotional support, and programs that include participation from family members, caregivers, and other health or education professionals.

Offers comprehensive psychiatric treatment and educational programming to youth and their families living in the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra, Anmore, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Burnaby and New Westminster.

Youth referred to the program receive intensive structured psychiatric and educational programming. The program includes individual and family therapy, group therapy, educational programming and medical management. Offered in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Fraser Health.

Supports the diverse and multicultural goals of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-blind individuals and their families within an English and American Sign Language (ASL) environment.

The program creates opportunities for individuals to explore and achieve their personal goals, and connect families with resources to strengthen family relationships. Services include workshops and events, parent support, youth transition and mentoring.

Provides an online search listing of private practice professionals for families to find services for their child. Listed professionals must meet education, training and experience requirements which demonstrate that they are qualified to provide effective treatment programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Families receiving funding through the Autism Funding Under Age 6 Program must select professionals from this registry.

Provides online information and access to specialized support for youth, young adults and their families. See the website to learn more about what family and youth supports are available, how to engage with youth, find specialized support for important transitions, and how to access useful services to help keep the family together during challenging times.

Provides forensic mental health assessment and treatment to youth involved in the criminal justice system who have mental illness or behavioural problems, or are involved in violent or sexual offences. Youth are referred for an assessment by court order to help with sentencing or by a probation offer and or custody services to help in case management and treatment goals.

Provides an online listing of mental health resources for youth in grades seven to twelve. Information, support, tips and techniques can be found on many BC websites, and free mental health and relaxation apps can also be downloaded for phones and mobile devices.