PHSA - BCCH - Healthy Minds Centre Orientation

Required for all new staff working within the BCCH Mental Health Programs. Please note online prerequisite courses for completion.

An orientation and welcome day for staff new to BCCH Healthy Minds Centre. Utilizing a trauma informed lens,

Introduce staff to a general overview of the Mental Health Programs (organizational structure, overview of programs and staff roles)

Introduce staff to Trauma Informed Care and how to improve its implementation in Healthy Minds

Look at what patient / family centred care means and how to best implement it in Healthy Minds

Orientation to the building with regards to Safety & Security

Overview Emergency responses in the Mental Health building
Introduction to violence risk assessment process

Introduction to the rationale and purpose of FALLS assessment

Introduction to the rationale and purpose of SAM (suicide assessment and management).

Introduction to response to acute medical situation in Healthy Minds Centre

Introduction to PSLS process

Review of required education and access to policies


New staff at BC Children Hospital Mental Health Programs

8 hours
1454

Prior to attending educational sessions, you must obtain approval from your manager or supervisor if attending on scheduled work time (or if you expect to be reimbursed if attending outside of work time).


We acknowledge that this workshop is held on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations of which BC Children's Hospital operates on.

We are grateful for the many First Nations, past and present, who have stewarded these beautiful lands and waters, since time immemorial.


Course Sessions

Healthy Minds General Orientation- all new staff

Jun 2, 2026, 8am PT - 4pm PT

  • Taylor, Kyle
  • Collins, Kelly

BC Childrens Hospital, Ambulatory Building, room K0155 ( bottom floor under starbucks)


Healthy Minds General Orientation- all new staff

Sep 10, 2026, 8am PT - 4pm PT

  • Taylor, Kyle
  • Collins, Kelly

BC Childrens Hospital, Ambulatory Building, room K0155 ( bottom floor under starbucks)


Healthy Minds General Orientation- all new staff

Oct 5, 2026, 8am PT - 4pm PT

BC Childrens Hospital, Ambulatory Building, room K0155 ( bottom floor under starbucks)


Healthy Minds General Orientation- all new staff

Nov 3, 2026, 8am PT - 4pm PT

  • Taylor, Kyle
  • Collins, Kelly

BC Childrens Hospital, Ambulatory Building, room K0155 ( bottom floor under starbucks)


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Contact Information

kyle taylor, kelly collins, megan nissen

kcollins@cw.bc.ca