Resources + Events

NOTE: From time to time, we'll post events, activities and presentations taking place at our school, online or around our neighborhood that may benefit Dickens Parents & Guardians and their Children. 

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FamilySmart is an organization works with young people and families to provide support, navigation assistance and information and then invites them and professionals to come-alongside each other to learn with and from each other to enhance the quality of experiences and services for child and youth mental health. 

Here is a list of upcoming FREE FamilySmart events for families:

1. April Virtual Drop in Group Topic "Beyond Behaviours Ages 13-18" and "Connecting and Supporting Teens with Depression"

Families gather virtually and watch this video presentation followed by a facilitated discussion.  

Dates: 5 different dates and times throughout the month.

Registration: Click here to register 

2. May Virtual Event "Connecting with Kids" on May 7th from 6:00 - 8:00pm

Join us to listen to speaker Kim Barthel talk about have more self-compassion, self-awareness and knowledge about the art and science of relationship. She will introduce the basics of attunement, attachment theory, trauma-sensitive practice, sustainable self-care and the power of connection. 

Registration: Click here to register  ( please scroll down this message for more information)

3. Help for the Hard Times Workshop

For Families whose child or youth (up to 24 years) has been a patient in a psychiatric unit or had an ER visit due to their mental health including Eating Disorders.  Topics include: Supporting a Safety Plan, Taking care of yourself and family after a crisis, and How to find Resources.

Registration: Click here to register. 

4. One on One Support

Family Peer Support Workers are available for 1:1 parent peer support for families who have a child struggling with their mental health or substance use.

Free Family Smart “Help for the Hard Times” workshop

2024 Topics

- April: Supporting Teens with Depression

- June: Self Harm: There is always Help and Hope

For Families whose child or youth (up to 24 years) has been a patient in a psychiatric unit or had an ER visit due to their mental health including Eating Disorders.  Topics include: Supporting a Safety Plan, Taking care of yourself and family after a crisis, and How to find Resources.

Registration: Click here to register. 

One on One Support

Parent Peer Support Workers are available for 1:1 parent peer support for families who have a child struggling with their mental health or substance use.  Please email vancouver@familysmart.ca  if you would like to connect one on one.