Mental Health and Wellness Services for Families
At Foundry, families can get help with supporting young people ages 12-24 with mental health, substance use or other life challenges. Families can access counselling, support and education groups, and peer support whether the young person in their life is coming to Foundry or not.
At Foundry, family is defined uniquely by each young person and can include anyone supporting or advocating for their wellness. Family, whether by birth, choice or circumstance, holds a significant role in supporting a young person by fostering a sense of belonging and hope through their shared experience.
Families can be important supporters and advocates. When young people meet with Foundry service providers, they are encouraged to involve their families in their health and wellness journey in whatever way they’re comfortable.
Counselling
Family members can get free counselling at Foundry, to support them as they care for a young person. A counsellor can be a source of support and hope in difficult times.
Support and Education Groups for Families
Family members can join support groups at Foundry centres or online. These groups are a safe, non-judgmental space to connect about supporting young people and themselves. Hearing from people who are going through similar experiences can provide validation, encouragement and strategies for handling difficult situations. Education groups for family members have topics like communication skills and overdose prevention.
Family Peer Support
Family peer support is the empowered relationship of families helping families. A family peer supporter is a trained Foundry staff who has experience supporting a young person with mental health, substance use or other life challenges. Family members can meet with a family peer supporter, who will listen and provide emotional support, hope and resources.
Learn more about how Foundry works — by bringing together the services a community already has, listening to and learning from youth and families, and focusing on ongoing improvement.