Resources for Families
From time to time, the Chilliwack School District may share resources to help families with difficult news or challenging conversations. This page includes some resources that families may find helpful to use with their students.
Students and families are always encouraged to reach out to their school administrator or classroom teacher for further information or support. District staff can support families in connecting with school teams or community resources.
- Bereavement and Grief
British Columbia Bereavement Helpline (BCBH): Navigate discussions with children and teens about serious illness, dying, and death.
Dougy Center: Grief support for children, teens, young adults, and families before and after a death. Includes peer support groups, online toolkits and resources, professional training, and community crisis response.
KidsGrief: A free Canadian website offering resources for parents, caregivers, and educators to help children navigate grief from serious illness, death, and other major losses. Offers learning modules, video stories, and practical advice to build confidence in supporting kids through difficult times.
- Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental Health Resource List: Resources recommended by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and Safer Schools Together.
Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988
BC Crisis Line: Call 310-6789 for 24hr support
Indigenous Crisis and Support Line: Call 1-800-588-8717
- News and Current Events
Common Sense Media: No matter how old your kids are, threatening or upsetting news can affect them emotionally. Many can feel worried, frightened, angry, or even guilty. This guide can help families explain the news to their students.
Helping Students Cope with Difficult News: Resources compiled by the Chilliwack School District that families can use to help children process and cope with difficult news.
- Online Safety
ERASE (Expect respect and a safe education): Helps students, adults, and school staff build safe, caring and inclusive school communities.
Intimate Images Crisis Support and Resources: 24/7 crisis support, specialized support (for example, legal services), and practical resources with information and guidance. Includes resources specifically for youth and families.
