Services for Children and Youth with Mood Disorders (e.g. Depression, Anxiety) are provided by the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD). In some areas (e.g. Vancouver Coastal Health Authority [VCHA]), MCFD contracts or partners with others for the provision of the services through the Community Mental Health Services.
For information regarding these services please go to the MCFD web site at:
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/index
You are then able to access information on the following:
• Mental Health Service Delivery System – provides a description of the provincial system
• If You Need Help – provides information on where you can go for services
• Programs and Resources
• And other information
Information is also available on the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services (BCMHAS) web site and the BC Children’s Hospital website at:
http://www.bcmhas.ca/ProgramsServices/ChildYouthMentalHealth/default.htm
or
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Services/ChildYouthMentalHlth/ProgramsAndServices/MoodAnxietyDisorderClinic/default.htm
Mental Health information (not services) is also available through the BCMHAS library and can be accessed through the BCMHAS web site. Look for the library tab.
Information on services available across the province is also available from the Kelty Resource Center. Please call 604-875-2084 or the Main Reception number 604-875-2200.
Information can also be found on the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addiction Information web site at:
www.Heretohelp.bc.ca