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
- ERASE-Mental Health& Well Being
- Foundry offers free, confidential virtual drop-in counseling 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 others in difficult times
- Wellness Together Canada-Wellness Together Canada provides an online portal that allows Canadians to access self-assessments, 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
- 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
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.
If you need someone to talk to, please talk to a trusted adult or call the Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.”
If you need immediate assistance please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
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’s, 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/
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:
Outside Agency Resources
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 |
|