When we face challenges we need access to the right supports. These locally available resources are here to support children & youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges & their families. Below is a listing to help navigate private counselling services, free & low-cost community-based support & potential funding sources families may be able to access to help cover fee-based services. 

	Private Counselling & Therapy Providers   A current listing of local Registered Psychologists, Counsellors & therapy providers serving children & youth. Click here >
	Community Based Resources A listing of free & low cost community based resources for children & youth with mental health needs & their families or caregivers. Click here >
	Potential Funding Sources  Families may be able to access funding to help cover fee based services for children & youth. Click here >
	Online & Self-Guided Resources A list of virtual resources including tools and apps to support mental health & wellness. Click here >

This resource page is brought to you by the Kootenay Boundary Shared Care Pediatric Mental Health Project. 

Emergency & Crisis Support: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger 9-1-1. If you are in crisis - know that help is available: 24/7 crisis & support lines.

Disclaimer: Please note that, this listing of these services is not vetted & not a recommendation or endorsement by Shared Care. It is intended to share options on locally available child & youth mental health resources list to help facilitate the ability to locate child & youth mental health care. 

If you are a child & youth mental health care provider and you would like to be added to this list please complete this short survey about your practice. Questions or feedback? Please reach out to info@kbdivision.ca.