Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a provincial resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC. We also provide peer support to people of all ages with eating disorders. All of our services are free of charge, and you can reach us over the phone, in person, or through email.

We offer:

• Information and resources on a wide range of mental health and substance use issues affecting children and youth
• Peer support from youth and parent peer support workers, who all have lived experienced with mental health challenges, either themselves or in their families
• Resources and peer support for individuals of any age with an eating disorder or a disordered eating concern
• Options for support and treatment in BC
• Help navigating the mental health system
• Free education events for parents, as well as school and health professionals, including the Pinwheel Education Series
• Tips for self-help and prevention

How to reach us:

• Phone: 604-875-2084 or toll-free from anywhere in BC: 1-800-665-1822
• In Person: BC Children’s Hospital, Mental Health Building, 4500 Oak Street Street, Vancouver, BC, Room P3-302 (3rd Floor)
• Email: keltycentre@cw.bc.ca

Hours of Operation

We are open Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can contact us anytime during these hours!

We are also available other times by appointment. Please contact us to book an appointment.

Differentiating Category

Information and resources only, no clinical or  therapeutic services provided

• Peer Support
• System navigation

Population Served

• Children, youth, and families
• Health and school professionals
• General public

Services Provided

• Information and resources on child and youth mental health and substance use  issues and eating disorders
• Peer support
• System navigation
• Educational events

How Service is Delivered

• In person
• Telephone
• Online (website)
• By email

Referral Protocol

• No referral necessary
• Anyone can contact the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre directly