Compass helps care providers access a range of educational resources, toolkits, and webinars on child and youth mental health and substance use.

The Compass Toolkits provide evidence-based information on the assessment and treatment of common child and youth mental health disorders. The Toolkits also contain curated information care providers can share with families.
Compass hosts a variety of online learning opportunities. The Compass Connections Webinar series explores a range of topics to support providers in the assessment, management, and treatment of mental health and substance use concerns.

Introduction to SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment)
PHSA
Introduction to SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment)
Introduction to SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment)
Recorded on May 29, 2025

Let’s Work Together: Engagement and Relationship Building in Acute Settings with Youth who Use Substances
PHSA
Let’s Work Together: Engagement and Relationship Building in Acute Settings with Youth who Use Substances
Recorded on May 02, 2025

Introduction to the Provincial CYSU Guideline for Acute Care & Foundations of Youth Substance Use.
PHSA
Introduction to the Provincial CYSU Guideline for Acute Care & Foundations of Youth Substance Use.
Introduction to the Provincial CYSU Guideline for Acute Care & Foundations of Youth Substance Use
Recorded on Apr 03, 2025

Learn about the new BC Clinical Care Pathway for Child & Youth Eating Disorders in this Lunch & Learn with Dr. Tara Tandan and Dr. Katie Mitchell, now available on the Compass Mental Health website.
Dr. Tara Tandan and Dr. Katie Mitchell
BC Children’s Hospital's Compass Mental Health program invites you to watch our latest lunch & learn session, presented by Dr. Tara Tandan and Dr. Katie Mitchell on the new BC Comprehensive Clinical Care Pathway for C&Y Eating Disorders, which is now live on the Compass Mental Health Website. Providers will be able to effectively utilize the BC Comprehensive Clinical Care Pathway Tool for Child and Youth Eating Disorders to enhance their care delivery and help with navigation for a patient population who providers may not deliver care to on a regular basis.
Lunch & Learn: BC Comprehensive Clinical Care Pathway for C&Y Eating Disorders
Recorded on Oct 01, 2024

Dr. Randall Gillis speaks to BC School Counsellors on supporting high school school-age children with Autism/Developmental Disabilities.
Dr. Randall Gillis
Dr. Randall Gillis speaks to BC School Counsellors on supporting high school school-age children with Autism/Developmental Disabilities.
School Counsellors Series: Autism in High School
Recorded on Feb 26, 2024

Dr. Robin Friedlander and Clinician Eddie Chau speak to BC School Counsellors on supporting elementary school-age children with Autism/Developmental Disabilities.
BC Children's Hospital
Dr. Robin Friedlander and Clinician Eddie Chau speak to BC School Counsellors on supporting elementary school-age children with Autism/Developmental Disabilities.
School Counsellors Series: Autism in Elementary School
Recorded on Mar 04, 2024

Join Dr. Priya Watson as she speaks to the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice.
Dr. Priya Watson
Join Dr. Priya Watson as she speaks to the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice on: ADHD and common comorbidities. Approaches to the assessment of ADHD, Management options for ADHD and its comorbidities. The Compass Program as a support for your patients.
Ask The Expert: Child & Youth ADHD
Recorded on Feb 06, 2024

Watch BCCH Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's Academic Lecture Series w/ Doctors Susan Baer and Dean Elbe as they discuss two new studies on Cardiovascular Disease and ADHD.
Doctors Susan Baer and Dean Elbe
Watch BCCH Child & Adolescent Psychiatry's Academic Lecture Series w/ Doctors Susan Baer and Dean Elbe as they discuss two new studies on Cardiovascular Disease and ADHD.
Academic Rounds: Does ADHD Treatment Kickstart My Heart Disease?
Recorded on Feb 21, 2024

Webinar recording of the February 7, 2023 Child and Youth Mental Health Webinar Series for BC School Counsellors.
BC Children's Hospital
Webinar recording of the February 7, 2023 Child and Youth Mental Health Webinar Series for BC School Counsellors.
School Counsellors Series: Self-Injury, Depression & Suicide
Related Resources:
Recorded on Feb 07, 2023

ADHD presentation and common comorbidities, approaches to the assessment of ADHD; and management options for ADHD and its comorbidities. Recorded June 28, 2023
BC Children's Hospital
ADHD presentation and common comorbidities, approaches to the assessment of ADHD; and management options for ADHD and its comorbidities. Recorded June 28, 2023
Approaches to ADHD in Primary Care
Recorded on Jun 28, 2023

Recording of the Compass Program Webinar on Eating Disorders in Primary Care. Recorded October 4, 2023.
BC Children's Hospital
Recording of the Compass Program Webinar on Eating Disorders in Primary Care. Recorded October 4, 2023.
Compass Connections: Eating Disorders in Primary Care
Recorded on Oct 04, 2023

Webinar recording of the January 17, 2023 Child & Youth Mental Health Webinar Series for BC School Counsellors.
BC Children's Hospital
Webinar recording of the January 17, 2023 Child & Youth Mental Health Webinar Series for BC School Counsellors.
School Counsellors Series: Navigating Anxiety in Schools
Related Resources:
Recorded on Jan 17, 2023

Recording of the Compass 101 webinar providing an overview of the Compass Mental Health program. Recorded Feb 14, 2023

Webinar recording of the October 25th, 2022 Pediatric Urgent Care Virtual Education Series.
BC Children's Hospital
Webinar recording of the October 25th, 2022 Pediatric Urgent Care Virtual Education Series.
Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behaviour in C&Y
Recorded on Oct 25, 2022

Webinar recording from the April 26, 2022 Compass Connections Webinar Series: Youth Concurrent Disorders - Session 2 (Service Navigation).
BC Children's Hospital
Webinar recording from the April 26, 2022 Compass Connections Webinar Series: Youth Concurrent Disorders - Session 2 (Service Navigation).
Youth Concurrent Disorders: Service Navigation
Relevant Resources:
Recorded on Apr 26, 2022

Webinar recording from the April 22, 2022 Compass Connections Webinar Series: Youth Concurrent Disorders - Session 1.
BC Children's Hospital
Webinar recording from the April 22, 2022 Compass Connections Webinar Series: Youth Concurrent Disorders - Session 1.
Youth Concurrent Disorders: An Overview
Relevant Resources:
Recorded on Apr 22, 2022

Recording 6/13/22 Lunch & Learn 'Is it Psychosis? An Approach to Psychotic Experiences in Primary Care for Youth' by Dr. Sandra Westcott
BC Children's Hospital
Recording 6/13/22 Lunch & Learn 'Is it Psychosis? An Approach to Psychotic Experiences in Primary Care for Youth' by Dr. Sandra Westcott
Is it Psychosis? Compass Lunch & Learn Webinar Recording
Related Resources:
Recorded on Jun 13, 2022

Seminar on Self-Injurious Behaviour in People with Severe Intellectual Disability: Causes, Assessment, and Intervention by Dr. Chris Oliver. Recorded 2021.
Dr Chris Oliver
Seminar on Self-Injurious Behaviour in People with Severe Intellectual Disability: Causes, Assessment, and Intervention by Dr. Chris Oliver. Recorded 2021.
Self-Injurious Behaviour in People with Severe Intellectual Disability
Recorded on Jun 11, 2021

The third of three webinars in the series, "Supporting Children and Youth with School Avoidance and Refusal within the Context of Mental Health and COVID-19". Recorded on August 26, 2020.
BC Children's Hospital
The third of three webinars in the series, "Supporting Children and Youth with School Avoidance and Refusal within the Context of Mental Health and COVID-19". Recorded on August 26, 2020. Please note, due to technical difficulties the last 15 minutes of the webinar were not recorded.
Building A Successful School Year - the High School Years
Recorded on Aug 26, 2020

The first of a three-part webinar series related to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Children's Healthcare Canada
The first of a three-part webinar series related to neurodevelopmental disorders. The participants in this webinar series will learn about autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and kids with intellectual disability. Participants will also learn about an approach to assess and treat kids with neuropsychiatric disorders who present with aggression and agitation.
Recorded on Jul 30, 2020

A second part of the three part webinar series related to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Children's Healthcare Canada
A second part of the three part webinar series related to neurodevelopmental disorders. This webinar will discuss about children and youth with Autism and related Neurodevelopmental Disorders, commonly presented with aggression and disruptive behaviour. In this webinar series it will outline and work through an algorithm that has been developed to help understand and treat aggression in these children.
Recorded on Aug 05, 2020

A final part of a three series pre-recorded webinar series related to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Children's Healthcare Canada
A final part of a three series pre-recorded webinar series related to neurodevelopmental disorders. This webinar will analyze cases and will discuss about how we approach and manage children. Several of the cases will be reviewed and a family perspective will be integrated throughout the presentation
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Series: Case Presentations (Session 3/3)
Recorded on Aug 24, 2020

Dr. Chris Oliver discusses influences on behaviour and wellbeing in people with severe intellectual disability and complex needs. Feb 8, 2021.
Dr. Chris Oliver
Dr. Chris Oliver discusses influences on behaviour and wellbeing in people with severe intellectual disability and complex needs. Feb 8, 2021.
2021 Annual Neuropsychiatry Lecture
Recorded on Feb 08, 2021

Part 1/3 of series. Webinar recording from the October 18, 2021.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 1/3 of series. Webinar recording from the October 18, 2021.
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children & Youth
Related resources:
Recorded on Oct 18, 2021

Part 2/3 of series. Webinar recording from the October 25, 2021.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 2/3 of series. Webinar recording from the October 25, 2021.
Treating Self-Harm in Children & Youth
Related Resources:
Recorded on Oct 25, 2021
Part 3/3 of series. Webinar recording from the November 1, 2021.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 3/3 of series. Webinar recording from the November 1, 2021.
SIB, Autism & Other Neurological Conditions
Recorded on Nov 01, 2021

Part 1/3 of series. Webinar recording from November 28, 2022
BC Children's Hospital
Part 1/3 of series. Webinar recording from November 28, 2022
Somatization in Pediatric Populations
Related Resources:
Recorded on Nov 28, 2022

Part 2/3 of series. Webinar recording from December 5, 2022.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 2/3 of series. Webinar recording from December 5, 2022.
Somatization: Communication Strategies
Related Resources:
Recorded on Dec 05, 2022

Part 3/3 of series. Webinar recording from December 12, 2022.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 3/3 of series. Webinar recording from December 12, 2022.
Somatization: Treatment Strategies
Related Resources:
Recorded on Dec 12, 2022

Join us to learn more about the Compass program, our team, and how we support care providers in BC.
BC Children's Hospital
Join us to learn more about the Compass program, our team, and how we support care providers in BC.
Recorded on Feb 14, 2023

Part 1/3 of series. Webinar Recording from the June 10, 2021.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 1/3 of series. Webinar Recording from the June 10, 2021.
Relevant Resources:
Other Webinars from this Series:
Recorded on Jun 10, 2021

Part 2/3 of Series. Webinar recording from the June 17, 2021.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 2/3 of Series. Webinar recording from the June 17, 2021.
Relevant Resources:
Other Webinars from this Series:
Recorded on Jun 17, 2021

Part 3/3 of series. Webinar recording from the June 24, 2021.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 3/3 of series. Webinar recording from the June 24, 2021.
Rolling with ADHD: A Clinician's Guide
Relevant Resources:
Other Webinars from this Series:
Recorded on Jun 24, 2021
Series part 2/2. Webinar recording from June 27, 2022.
BC Children's Hospital & Child Health BC
Series part 2/2. Webinar recording from June 27, 2022.
Provincial Least Restraint Guideline: Chemical Restraint
Relevant Resources:
Recorded on Jun 27, 2022

Series part 1/2. Webinar recording from June 9, 2022.
BCCH & Child Health BC
Series part 1/2. Webinar recording from June 9, 2022.
Overview of the Provincial Least Restraint Guideline
Relevant Resources:
Recorded on Jun 09, 2022

The second of three webinars in the series, "Supporting Children and Youth with School Avoidance and Refusal within the Context of Mental Health and COVID-19". Recorded August 19, 2020.
BC Children's Hospital
The second of three webinars in the series, "Supporting Children and Youth with School Avoidance and Refusal within the Context of Mental Health and COVID-19". Recorded August 19, 2020.
Managing School Avoidance in the Elementary Years
Recorded on Aug 19, 2020

The first of three webinars in the series, "Supporting Children and Youth with School Avoidance and Refusal within the Context of Mental Health and COVID-19". Recorded on August 12, 2020.
BC Children's Hospital
The first of three webinars in the series, "Supporting Children and Youth with School Avoidance and Refusal within the Context of Mental Health and COVID-19". Recorded on August 12, 2020.
Introduction to School Avoidance
Recorded on Aug 12, 2020
Compass shares information and resources on a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges that have been curated with clinical experts from the BC Children’s Healthy Minds Centre and our partner organizations.