Wellness Resources

Not sure where to start?

Check out the virtual M.E.S.S. station chart*

Calming & Mindful

Mindfulness for Teens - Dr. Vo is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent health and promotes mindfulness!

Chillhop Music: You've seen and heard these livestreams in my classroom when we're doing work. This is their Spring 2020!

Calm Down Yoga - This is a short series of yoga stretches for all ages (and a funky background!)

MINDSHIFT - Free Anxiety management app - available for iOS and Android.

Creative Outlets

Mosaic Hearts - My attempt at time-lapse video for a DIY project, which shows our love and gratitude for the community.

Mindful Colouring - Read the intro as well as print the sheets to colour.  He has some good tips on focusing while colouring.

Zentangles- This is just one of many tutorials (although a nice pen is helpful, it's not necessary)

Artists for the Earth - Explore the art categories, tour the galleries, and then TRY YOUR OWN!

Outreach & Counselling

Kids Help Line - LOTS of great resources on coping with COVID-19 and a helpline to contact if you want to talk.

Interior Crisis Line (24/7 telephone - 1-888-353-2273) & online Thurs - Sun 5pm - 9pm 

Kelty Mental Health - Youth and Young Adults sources from BC Children's Hospital.

Youth in BC - Connecting youth with support, information and resources.

Anxiety Canada - Excellent sources and suggestions on Anxiety, especially during Covid.

Youthspace - text-based as well as on-line chat.

Here To Help - A site to help yourself or others (for youth and adults).