Healthy Body/Nutrition Resources

Saanich Parks & Recreation

For more on recreation programs for youth, check out Youth Services

Youth Centres: Are you 11 – 17 years old? Looking for something to do with your friends? Do you want to meet new people in your community? Youth programs are open to everyone! People of all genders, sexualities, bodies, ancestries, cultures, and abilities are welcome.

The Upside @ Saanich Commonwealth Place: beautiful, clean, modern space with a pool table, ping pong table, large speakers for dancing and singing, board games galore, outdoor space, a closed music studio with a variety of instruments, TV/DVD, and a kitchen.

Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic
Thursdays 5:30PM-7:30PM
Shoreline Medical - 2A - 2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC

We are the ONLY youth health clinic available on the Saanich Peninsula. Our clinic offers a safe place where you can find confidential help for any medical concern - physical, mental and sexual health.

Call (250) 656-4143 or visit https://www.facebook.com/peninsulayouthclinic/ or https://shorelinemedical.ca/landing/youth-clinic/

Island Health - Healthy Bodies for Youth Resources

For parents and other supportive adults: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/children-youth/youth-resources/healthy-body

Healthy Families BC - Healthy Body Image for Teens

For parents and other supportive adults: https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/healthy-body-image-teens

Canadian Mental Health Association - Body Image & Self Esteem

Body image and self-esteem start in the mind, not in the mirror. They can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem are a big part of well-being.

Visit https://cmha.bc.ca/documents/body-image-self-esteem-and-mental-health/

HealthLink BC Eating & Activity Program for Children & Teens

The HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids helps B.C. children, teens and their families reach healthy weights and improve their overall health and quality of life.

Visit https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating/healthy-weight/kids-program

Canada's Food Guide

Visit https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

Canadian Mental Health Association - Eating Disorders

Every day, we are surrounded by different messages from different sources that impact the way we feel about the way we look. For some, poor body image is a sign of a serious problem: an eating disorder. Eating disorders are not just about food. They are often a way to cope with difficult problems or regain a sense of control. They are complicated illnesses that affect a person’s sense of identity, worth, and self-esteem. Read more about the details and types of Eating Disorders below.

Visit Info About Eating Disorders and Types of Eating Disorders

Kelty Mental Health - Eating Disorders

Kelty Eating Disorders connects you with resources and information for every stage of the eating disorder journey.

Visit https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/

Island Health - Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a potentially life-threatening, complex mental illness, which affects all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and socioeconomic statuses. Visit our website for more information.

Visit https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/eating-disorders/eating-disorders

Island Health Eating Disorder Program
#302 – 2955 Jutland Rd.
Victoria, BC
Phone: 250 -387-0000