Family Supports in the Community
Counselling and Mental Health Supports Community Resources in Langley – From: https://www.sd35.bc.ca/page/1454/counselling-mental-health-support
Langley Child & Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
- 604.514.2711
- @ Ministry of Children and Families Offices (MCFD)
- 20434 – 64th Avenue, Langley
- https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/mental-health-intake-clinics
- Intake Clinic – Wednesdays 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Parent/Guardian accompanies child/youth to the intake clinic. Clients arrive, sign-in and are seen in the order they arrive; they need to have their medical card.
- This service is for moderate to high mental health issues. Medical doctors should be involved with low risk level mental health concerns.
- After the intake process, a decision is made about future services/counselling.
Please note: Please take your child to the hospital emergency department if there is a crisis.
Langley Community Services Society (LCSS)
- 604.534.7810
- 5339 207 Street, Langley
- www.lcss.ca
- Government agency that offers free or low-cost programs in for families
- Family and individual counselling; parent support, settlement and integration and substance use services
Langley Youth & Family Services (LYFS)
- 604.514.2900
- 5569 204 Street Langley
- https://lyfs.ca/
- Early intervention and prevention counselling for children/youth and their families for identified at-risk or behavior problems.
- Referrals from RCMP, Community and Schools
Encompass Support Services
- 604.534.2171
- 20618 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley
- https://www.encompass-supports.com/
- Programs include one on one and group support
- Youth emotional coping strategies group
- Family mediation and reunification
- Family Groups – parenting skills and support
- Sexual Assault Support (for youth under 19)
Langley Hospice Society
- 604.534.1115
- 20660 48 Avenue Langley
- www.langleyhospice.com
- Provides emotional and social support for individuals and families who have experience loss through death or support for family and friends of someone with a terminal illness.
- Grief support through one-on-one or group counselling; summer camps for children/youth
FamilySmart
FamilySmart® is a non-profit that works to enhance the experience and quality of services, support and information for children and youth with mental health challenges, and their families or caring adults.
Parent in Residence (PIR)
We are families, whose kids have struggled with mental health challenges. We know what it’s like to have a child or youth who is struggling with their mental health and needs help and services to support them. PiRs offer Peer Support, Education, System Navigation and Information to families who have a child or youth with a mental health challenge. We use our lived experience to help other families. https://familysmart.ca/parent-peer-support/bc-parent-peer-support/
In the Know – information and support for families
‘in the know’ provides expert speakers on topics important to families and/or to those working to support the mental health of children and youth.
ItK video are available in-person at community sites: www.familysmart.ca/events/
Attendance Challenges
Kelty Mental HealthResource Centre – Attendance Webinars and Resources for Parents/Caregivers:
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars
This powerpoint has some useful information that was handed out at a presentation back in 2020. "Challenges With School Attendance: Introduction For Parents & Caregivers"
Social Media
Get To Know Your Social Media Apps
Keeping Tech in Check
Kelty Mental Health Resources: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/techincheck
Sleeping Well
Kelty Mental Health Resources: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/sleeping-well
Co-Parenting Supports for Families
Directory of Community Services
