Mental Health and Preparing Students for the Transition to Post-Secondary

Resources

WEBSITES:

• CADDAC – Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education for Students with ADHD
• Foundry BC: Post-Secondary Education
• Government of British Columbia – Funding for Students with Disabilities
• Here to Help – Beyond the Blues: Screening Events
• Here to Help – Four Steps to Survive Academia – Visions Journal
• Here2Talk: Support for Post-Secondary Students
• Mental Health Literacy – Making the most of your campus experience
• Post-Secondary B.C. – For Parents
• U.B.C. Press – You at the U: A Guided Tour Through Your First Year
• University of Victoria – Supports for Autistic Post-Secondary Students

BOOKS FOR PARENTS:

• Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success – Michael Unger

MORE FROM FAMILYSMART:

• FamilySmart Practice Tool: What To Expect From Me (About Youth)

CRISIS SUPPORT NUMBERS TO PHONE/TEXT:

• Crisis Centre B.C. – You can call/text 9-8-8 if experiencing thoughts of suicide, or call 310-6789 if experiencing a mental health crisis.
• KUU-US Crisis Line:  For First Nations or Inuit, call 1-800-588-8717. For Metis Nation, call 1-833-638-4722
• Kids Help Phone – text 6-8-6-8-6-8