Resources
Families may find the following resources helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please reach out to your teacher, school principal or one of our community partners. We are all in this together.
Supporting Mental Health and Wellness
- Foundry (ages 12-24) 604-746-3392 - NEW offering virtual drop in counselling sessions foundrybc.ca/virtual
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CYMH Intake 604-870-5880
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In an immediate mental health crisis, START is available to consult with caregivers over the phone at 1-844-782-7811
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EASE at Home (Kindergarten - Gr. 3) - A collection of classroom lessons that have been adapted for caregivers to help children manage anxiety and worries at home.
- EASE at Home (Gr. 4-7)
- Managing Anxiety and Stress in Families with Children and Youth During the COVID-19 Outbreak (CYMH)
- 7 Tips for Talking to Kids about COVID-19 (Fraser Health)
- Supporting Your Kids During the COVID-19 Pandemic (U of Alberta)
- Coping with COVID-19 (AnxietyCanada.com)
- The Abbotsford Youth Commission website has links to many different community resources for youth and families coping with depression.
- The Pandemic Toolkit Parents Need
- Back to School Resources for Parents & Teachers (Fraser Health)
Community Supports for Families of Students with Special Needs
- Information from CYSN (April 7, 2020) re: At Home Program
- Information from CYSN (April 7, 2020) re: Autism Funding
- Information from CYSN (April 7, 2020) re: Respite for Parents
- Resources for the Autism Community – ACT BC
- Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times, Resource Package
Options when facing Food Scarcity
- Food Rack (Salvation Army – Centre of Hope) - 34081 Gladys Ave. 604-852-9305, lunches and perishables available daily, 11:30-12:30
- Abbotsford Food Bank (Archway Community Services) 33914 Essendene Ave. 604-859-5749, Monday – Thursday, 9:30 - 11:45 (proof of address and care cards required)
Violence in the home
- SARA for Women 604-852-6008 (24-hour access)
- VictimLinkBC 1-800-563-0808 (24-hour help line)
Financial Supports for Loss of Wages, etc.
- Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
- BC Temporary Rental Supplement
- Shaw Open Hot Spots - free wifi
- Telus reduced rate internet - speak to your school principal
Information current as of April 16, 2020.