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Resources for Parents

All students should be actively engaged in their learning environments. Mission Public Schools is committed to providing the best support possible for children.  Student Services Department created a guide to help parents understand their role in their child's education.​ Accordingly, all students will be offered opportunities appropriate to their individual needs, consistent with the Ministry of Education's Policy, Procedures and Guidelines for Inclusive Education. ​​​​​Click on the image below to access 'A Parent's Guide to Student Services. ​

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​Local Community Resources

Mission Association for Community Living
Phone: 604-826-9080​
Mission Community Services Society
Phone:  604.826.3634
Child and Youth Mental Health
Phone: 604-820-4300
Child and Youth Bereavement - Mission Hospice Society
Phone: 604-826-2235
B.C. Early Hearing Program

Fraser Health - Public Health Audiology 
Abbotsford: 604.864.3468
Maple Ridge: 604.476.7070
Ask Kelty Mental Health Tool
An interactive tool that can be helpful when looking for supports and services in BC for children and youth.

​Anxiety BC 

C​oping strategies for students.​ 
http://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/school-refusal/

anxiety-bc-coping-strategies-v3-6.pdf

KUU-US Crisis Services

(24/7 telephone support)

1-800-KUU-US17 (1-800-588-8717)

1-833-MÉTIS-BC (1-833-638-4722)

Child/Youth: 1-250-723-2040

Fraser Health START Team

Mental health crisis assessment and intervention for youth aged 6 to 18

1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811)

Mon-Fri: 9am to 9pm 

Weekends/Holidays: Noon to 9pm

​​Kids Help Phone

(24/7 telephone and text support)

Professional counselling, information and referrals for youth

1-800-668-6868 or

Text “First Nations" “Metis" or “Inuit" to: 686868

Foundry

Health and wellness supports, services and resources for youth aged 12 to 24

In-person: https://foundrybc.ca/get-support/find-a-centre/
Virtual: https://foundrybc.ca/virtual/ ​

A new virtual program for Indigenous youth groups aged 6 to 29 was launched today by the Kids Help Phone: 

Brighter Days" is a fun and engaging virtual program featuring Indigenous influencers like Jordin Tootoo and helps First Nations, Inuit and Métis young people take that first step in reaching out for support. The program includes optional additional sessions that focus on specific wellness topics. Learn more and register at KidsHelpPhone.ca/BrighterDays!


Provincial Resources

BC Children's Hospital Cochlear Implant Services - Audiology: Vancouver
Phone: 604.875.2345 ext. 7723
Toll Free: 1.888.300.3088 ext. 7723​
BC Family Hearing Resource Society: Surrey
Phone: 604.584.2827
Toll Free: 1.877.584.2827
TTY: 604.584.9108
The British Columbia School for the Deaf: Burnaby
Elementary: 604.664.8300   TTY: 604.664.8304
Secondary: 604.664.8560     TTY: 604-664.8563

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - BC: Chilliwack
Phone: 604.795.9238
Toll Free: 1.866.888.2442
​British Columbia Provincial Outreach Program - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (POPDHH):
Phone: 604-296-9062
POPDHH Information Guide.pdf
Deaf Children's Society of BC: Burnaby
Phone: 604.525.6056
TTY: 604.525.9390
Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Well Being Program
​Vancouver Coastal Health: Vancouver
Phone: 604.456.0900
TTY: 604.456.0904

Inclusion BC: New Westminster
Phone: 604.777.9100
POPARD - Family School Liaison Service
The Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (PRCVI):
PRCVI Summary.pdf
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
Hearing Loss Team: Vancouver
Phone: 604-453-8300 ext. 8457
TTY: 604-453-8315
Support for Families Working with CLBC and Another Government Service
Integrated Services Support Team
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility: Vancouver
Phone: 604.736.7391
TTY: 604.736.2527

 

Ministry of Education Resources


Transition Support Resources


BCCAISE Resource page (BC Council of Administrators of Inclusive Support in Education):

 

BCCAISE Resources