The amount of information and uncertainty about COVID-19 can be overwhelming and distressing. Keeping oneself centered, calm, and mentally well is important.

Here are some resources available to you:

offers 24/7 support for youth (1-800-668-6868), and have some articles on how to talk to your kids and teens about COVID-19 on their website.

BC-specific resources for mental health support include:¹

• Adults: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
• Older Adults (65+ Years) Seniors Distress Line: 604-872-1234
• Youth in BC (up to 25 years old): Youth In BC; Kelty Mental Health
• Adults (over 25 years old): Crisis Centre Chat
• Online Safety and Preventing Cyberbullying: Government of Canada

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Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC. HealthLinkBC. Accessed from: