Student Resources
Please find below a list of resources and websites that may be of interest to students.
Please also visit individual school websites for digital resources specific to that school and/or age group.
If you would like to suggest a website that should be added to this page, or discover a link that is not working, please send an email to jmorris@sd48.bc.ca
Mental Health Resources
General Mental Health
- Sea to Sky Safety Net- A local resource for mental health and substance use support services.
- ERASE-Mental Health& Well Being
- Foundry offers free, confidential virtual drop-in counselling sessions by voice, video, and chat to BC’s young people ages 12-24 and their care-givers. No referral or assessment is required.
- Kelty’s Key – offers online therapy and self-help resources
- WE (of We Day fame) – offers a number of free resources to help parents and youth nurture their well-being and the well-being of others in difficult times
- Wellness Together Canada-Wellness Together Canada provides an online portal that allows Canadians to access self-assessment, self-directed e-mental health tools, peer support, and live counseling by telephone, video, and text.
Mood & Anxiety
- Anxiety Canada – offers information and self-help regarding anxiety
- Bounce Back – a Canadian Mental Health on-line skill-building program for adults and youth (15+) to manage mood and anxiety.
After Hours Resources
- Kid's Help Phone-1-800-668-6868
- BC Mental Health Support • 310-6789
- Suicide Help Line – 1-800-SUICIDE • 1-800-784-2433 (24 hours)
- Online Service for Youth • www.YouthinBC.
Safety & Social Support
If you need immediate assistance please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
The Erase Report It tool is an easy way to send a message to your school or school district's safe school coordinator, who will follow-up on the situation right away. They will also follow-up with you privately if you provide your name.
Erase Racism The erase website now has a page dedicated to anti-racism. This page includes anti-racism information, ways to take action, recommended reading lists and links to supporting resources.
Sea to Sky Community Services' Youth Services provides access to a variety of programming and services for youth ages 12 to 24 years old. Programs range from drop in space, curated programs and activities, workshops, training, outings, community outreach, school programs and more.
Youth can access support, resources and referrals to mental health and primary care services. Programs are based in Squamish and we welcome all youth. Our goal is for youth to thrive to their highest potential are healthy, happy and engaged community members.
Website: http://www.sscs.ca/youth-services/Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquamishYouthServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squamishyouthworker/
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French. Whether by phone, text or through our website, you can connect with us whenever you want, however you want. Our service is completely confidential — you don’t even have to tell us your name if you don’t want to. Find out more.
PEACE Program-The PEACE Program offers free, confidential support to children and youth in BC with experiences of violence https://youtu.be/ZWt_6uUQq90
Squamish PEACE Program: 605-892-5748
Whistler and Pemberton Area PEACE Program: 604-962-8711
Children and Youth in Care Webpages: The Ministry of Education has published two new web pages to help support children and youth in care to provide a wide variety of resources to support students in care in educational settings.
Community Resource Lists
BC Grad Program
British Columbia’s graduation program is changing. Our education system has been recognized internationally for its excellence and we can make it even better. The Ministry of Education has worked with educators, post-secondary institutions and employers to update the B.C. Graduation Program.
The new program will help students develop their full potential and equip them with the skills they need to adapt and thrive well into the future.
Visit the Ministry of Education website for more information:
Digital Learning Resources
| Website | Description |
Grade/
Content Area
|
Additional Info |
| Audible |
|
K - 12 |
|
| BC Libraries Summer Reading Program |
|
K-9 |
|
| BrainPop |
|
K - 12 |
|
| Canadian Encyclopedia |
|
4-12 |
|
| Covid-19 Learning |
|
K - 12 |
|
| Curio (CBC) |
|
K - 12 |
|
| Crabtree Digital Library |
|
2 - 8 |
|
|
4 - 8 |
|
|
| K-9 Learning Menu |
|
K - 9 |
|
| Open School BC: Keep Learning |
|
K-12 |
|
| Khan Academy |
|
K - 12 |
|
| Kiddle |
|
K - 12 |
|
| Lets Talk Science |
|
K - 12 |
|
| Science World |
|
K -12 |
|
| Storyline Online |
|
K - 5 |
|
| Unite for Literacy |
|
K - 3 |
|
| Vancouver Aquarium |
|
K -12 |
|