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Aug 7, 2024 · The Ministry of Children and Family Development's Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams located across B.C. provide a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost. Our clinics are staffed by mental health clinicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
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Sep 19, 2024 · Shares culturally safe support for First Nations and Indigenous peoples in B.C. on topics related to mental health and substance use. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 1-800-588-8717 (toll-free) Call 250-723-2040 for the child and youth line. Call 250-723-4050 for the adult and elder line.
Apr 8, 2024 · The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.
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Intake interview
Children, youth and families can attend one of our CYMH intake clinics for an intake interview. The intake interview will take about 45 to 90 minutes. Upon completion of this interview, you will be provided with information and details about the next steps and what to expect in the process. During the intake interview, we typically get background information from parents/caregivers, and we may need to speak to them privately requiring that the child/youth leave the room. If they are too young...
Older children and youth
Older children and youth (age 13 and older) are strongly encouraged to attend the clinic with their parents/caregivers. Youth also have the option of attending the clinic on their own without their parent/caregiver.
Services, resources and supports
For more information about our services, resources and supports, see: 1. What to Expect from CYMH Services 2. CYMH Mental Health and Wellness Resources and Supports
Each CYMH intake clinic has its own catchment area. Contact your local CYMH office during regular office hours for more information. 1. Fraser 2. Interior 3. North 4. Vancouver Coastal 5. Vancouver Island
Dec 14, 2020 · Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Intake Clinics have adapted their services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic so clinicians can be available in-person, via telephone and virtually. At about 100 intake clinics across the province, CYMH clinicians provide initial assessments and ensure children and youth are connected to the right supports.
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