Foundry is here for you, wherever you’re at!

Foundry services are free and available for BC youth aged 12-24 and families/caregivers – for a young person in their lives, for themselves and to services! No referrals or assessments required. If you are within the age range and live in BC, you do not need to qualify for anything else. 

If you are outside the 12-24 age range, please visit this link for additional resources. 

Foundry services are offered both virtually and in-person at centres across BC.    

To access virtual services, download the free Foundry BC app  and register for a youth/caregiver account. If you do not have a mobile device, you can still access services through our web platform. All services available through the Foundry BC app are available at Foundry centres. 

Services available through Foundry Virtual BC include: 

• counselling appointments 

• youth & family peer support 

• groups & workshops 

• physical & sexual healthcare services 

• employment & education support 

You can book an appointment through video, audio or chat options! If you do not have access to Wi-Fi or cellular signal for appointments, please email online@foundrybc.ca or call 1.833.308.6379.  

To access in-person services, you can walk into any Foundry centre listed on this page to see which centres are closest to you. Foundry centres offer multiple services in one location. You can find someone to talk to, get support from a care provider, and connect with friendly experts to help navigate health and social services, resources, and programs. 

Research shows that mental health concerns occur before the age of 25.  

We want to ensure that we reach young people early and address small problems before they become bigger ones.  

If you are outside the 12-24 age range, please visit this link for additional resources. 

The goal of peer support is to provide emotional support, acceptance, validation, and empathy regardless of circumstances. The focus is to ensure you feel supported in your recovery and healing.   

More importantly, peer supporters and family peer supporters ensure that you and your parent/caregiver are receiving proper support and know that you’re not alone.  

While peer supporters have lived experience in a variety of areas, they cannot make formal diagnoses for you and/or your parent/caregivers. If you are looking for a mental health assessment or diagnosis, please book an appointment with a counsellor or nurse practitioner.  

To learn more about peer support, click here.  

Thank you for being willing to share Foundry as a resource! You can print the following poster here. If you would like to receive physical posters mailed directly to you, please email info@foundrybc.ca

Foundry thrives on the strength of our community. There are many ways to support us, whether through direct contributions to your local Foundry center or by helping with our provincial expansion efforts. You can make a donation or host a fundraiser in your community. 

Your generous support enables us to build vital centers and enhance access to care, ensuring that youth receive the help they need when they need it. With your contribution, we can continue to support young people like Danny, Victoria, and Amira, expand Foundry centers across BC, and improve access to essential services for all youth. 

To learn more about how you can make a difference, please visit foundrybc.ca/donate.