Community Resources
The following resources are evidence-informed, local, and recommended by our team:
ADHD
Adolescent Health
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Vancouver Island Crisis Line (IMCRT): 1-888-494-3888
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Recommended private assessors:
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Canadian Pediatric Society: What Parents need to know about ASD
Allergies
Anxiety
Asthma
Celiac Disease
Constipation
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The GoPoop Program (PDF) including Senna, Bisacodyl, and enema recommendations
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Buy a Squatty Potty
Disability Tax Credit
Eczema
Financial Support
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Apply for Fair Pharmacare here
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KidSport grant applications (up to $700/year for recreation/sport for those with financial hardship)
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Leisure Involvement for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) Program (subsidized Crystal Pools/Fitness centre passes)
Gender Identity
Giving Medicine (Liquids, Pills)
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The Pill Swallowing Challenge Game (Hamilton Health Sciences - PDF), and accompanying video
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health Resources
Newborn/toddler Care
Obesity
Parenting Resources
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Yale's "Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing" Free Online Behaviour-Change Course
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Books we recommend:
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1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline by Dr. Thomas Phelan
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The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene
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Sleep
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How to Help Your Child Get a Good Night's Sleep (AboutKidsHealth PDF)
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Helping Newborns with Sleep (AboutKidsHealth)
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Comparing Sleep Training Techniques (from Yale's Dr. Craig Canapari)
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Melatonin for children? A guide for parents (from Yale's Dr. Craig Canapari)
Mental Health Crisis Resources
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Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 (available 24/7)
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Vancouver Island Crisis Text Line 1-250-800-3806 (available 6-10PM 7 days per week)
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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
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Kids Help Phone Chat: Text CONNECT to 686868
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Nationwide suicide crisis helpline: 9-8-8
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KUU-US Crisis Line Society: 1-800-588-8717 (a First Nations and Indigenous-specific crisis line available 24/7 toll-free from anywhere in BC)