Student Supports

Student safety and support are priorities for British Columbia. There are supports that exist for B.C. domestic and international students. These include supports for mental health, anti-bullying, anti-racism, homestay safety, and more.

B.C. K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide consistent, province-wide best practice standards for B.C.’s K-12 homestay sector.

erase – Expect Respect and a Safe Education

Services and information about online safety, mental health and well-being, bullying, racism, discrimination, sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), and other complex issues facing students.

Kelty Mental Health Resources Center

Provides resources regarding mental health issues, substance use, medications and healthy living.

B.C. Helpline for Children

If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone, call the Helpline for Children. You do not need an area code. You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.

Telephone: 310-1234

Kids Help Phone

A counseling, referral and support service for children under the age of 20 years old.

Telephone: 1-800-668-6868