Essential mental health resource: @KeltyFoundation #children #youth #families

 

I am so excited to share links to Kelty Foundation Mental Health Resource Centre:

 

Special sections for:

Parents and Caregivers

School Professionals

Healthcare Professionals

They can offer:

• help from a professional or a parent peer support worker
• information on mental health & substance use
• resources on eating disorders for all ages
• options for support & treatment in BC
• support for those struggling with mental health & substance use issues—children, youth, parents & families
• tips for self-help & prevention
• free educational events for families, educators & clinicians

They have information on…

Addictions | Anger Management | Anxiety |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
Concurrent Disorders | Depression |
Eating Disorders | Mood Disorders |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
Psychosis | Schizophrenia |
Self Help and Prevention | Self-harm |
Stress Management | Substance Use |
Trauma | and more

Mailing Address

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Mental Health Building 85
BC Children’s Hospital Site
Room P3-302 – 4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Contact Information

Local Phone: 604-875-2084
Fax number: 604-875-3688
Toll Free: 1-800-665-1822
E-mail: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca
www.keltymentalhealth.ca

Opening Hours

Monday and Friday 10am – 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 5pm
Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 7pm

Funding provided by:

The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation’s mission is prevention of depression related suicide in young people.

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Introducing incredible youth artist Ciera- realist.

Here are some samplings of extraordinary pencil drawings by young artist, Ciera Edwards.  I can only imagine what lies ahead of her.  The possibilities are endless!  She is so beautiful inside and out and her talent is FIERCE!  Next project is to build her portfolio with high quality reproductions of her work.  See more of her work at http://animalaffinity.deviantart.com/!

And of course, she makes adorable sock creations!  For example:

When graphic novels and @VanArtGallery inspire #graffiti. #Seth #youthart

In June 2008, I took several students to the Vancouver Art Gallery for the fantastic exhibit Krazy!

Our favorite section was the Comics/Graphic Novels.  Lynda Barry!  Art Speigelman!  Chris Ware!  Justin Green!  Oh kripes, I want to see the show again!  My student and I later did some graffiti (Dimitri taught me) in a skatebowl inspired by the character Wimbledon Green by Seth.  - Kat

 

Shiraya discovers that watersoluble graphite is her medium! #youthart

Let’s just say that when Shiraya used the fabulous 6B watersoluble graphite stick for the first time her art matured 20 years!  We were all WOWED!

Maryellen: powerful young artist. #activism

Maryellen produced this profoundly moving piece for an environmental art contest.  It reminds me of the activist work of Sue Coe.

And the subtle background reminds me of Georgia O’Keeffe‘s clouds:

SKY ABOVE THE CLOUDS

 

Lovely lively Liz’s lovely purse… #arttherapy #youthartisans

So proud of Liz and her accomplishments!  She is truly imaginative and gives so much back- with her honesty, enthusiasm and support.  She has been through much, and taken each experience as a chance to learn and grow.  Today she bestowed to me this beautiful handsewn bag and I ADORE IT.  Can’t wait to give her my exchange gift. – Kat

Liz made the following characters to cheer up an important person in her life (photos by Liz):

Operation Sock Monkey Western Division’s orphaned-project-project! Today’s monkey completed by Lenore!

We have a huge bag of unfinished abandoned projects.  Some of the staff and students are grabbing an “orphan” and finishing them for the next shipment of Operation Sock Monkey Western Division monkeys to Haiti!

Thanks to Lenore for finishing today’s monkey, complete with her purse with toys!

Seen in #arttherapy: Miko’s Zombie Sneakers! #youthart!

Model: Maryellen!

Photos below by Maryellen:

News from headquarters! Operation Sock Monkey=Microindustry and Empowerment in Woza Moya!

Update from OSM founder!

Heartworks in Cape Town, Groundcover in the Natal Midlands and the Buddhist Retreat Centre shop cannot get enough of our Sock Monkeys.  With Christmas just around the corner our craft sales have suddenly shot up, with the Sock Monkeys topping the list.

Apparently all 3 of the above outlets have waiting lists of customers wanting sock monkeys! The framed embroidery squares are also sold out and we do not have the capacity or time to make any more until next year in January.

 

Some samples of latest paintings and drawings! #arttherapy #youthart

See our online store at POST STREET YOUTH ARTISANS!