Mental Wellness Tips

• Daily structure – set up a routine in your house that provides predictable events. 
  Everyone does better when they know what to expect next.
• Family meals – whenever possible, eat together and connect over food.
• Limited media – set up times to hear the news, then disconnect from it.
• Exercise – take a class off YouTube, try something new, return to what used to bring you joy.
• Reach out – stay connected to family and friends while maintaining social distancing.
• Go Outside – breathe the air and appreciate the environment.
• Practice good sleep hygiene – keep to a regular sleep/wake schedule, limit screens before bed
  and take a relaxing shower or bath prior to sleep time.
• Read books together.

Community Resources

• Vancouver Island Crisis Line – Ask for community supports
  Call 1-888-494-3888
• Child & Youth Mental Health and Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Health
  Call 250-741-5701 to arrange an intake session by phone
• Nanaimo Family Life
  Call 250 754-3331 to arrange services by phone
• Youth Safe House
  Call 250 753-8266 to determine if a bed is free.
• Discovery Youth & Family Substance Use Service
  Call 250 75307255 for telephone intake. Services will be offered by phone. They will talk to parents of students
  younger than 12 and will attempt to engage with any family in crisis where substances are a part.
• Nanaimo & Area Resources for Families (NARSF)
  Call 250 754-2773 for services including SAIP, LIFT and Eating Disorders
• Youth Wellness Centre Information
  250-755-3333 or cell/text 250-619-0651
• Brooks Landing Counselling Centre
  Drop-in counselling 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday