Cariboo Chilcotin
Contact
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 1J6
Directions directions phone 250.398.2185 email foundry@ccchild.org
OFFICE HOURS
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Land Acknowledgement
With gratitude and recognition to the Secwépemc, Carrier, Métis and Tsilhqot’in people for the privilege of working, learning, living and playing upon their unceded ancestral lands.
Who We Are
Hosted by the Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre Association, Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin unites multiple partner organizations that will address the health and wellness needs of young people aged 12 to 24 and their families who live the Cariboo Chilcotin area.
Access Our Services
How to book services at Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin!
Counselling and youth peer support are now available to book on the Foundry BC app! To book all other services, please visit the centre or call 250-398-2185.
* Don’t know what you need? Unsure of what the first steps are or where to go from here? Book a navigation appointment with one of our Youth Peer Support Workers to get started.
If you would like to access our peer support drop-in services, please visit us Monday through Friday between 11:00am-2:00pm.
If you would like to access our counselling drop-in services, please visit us Monday to Friday.
Download the Foundry BC App
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Having trouble? Check out the Client Cheat Sheet Foundry BC App
If you continue to run into technical issues, please let us know using this form. We are here to support you in troubleshooting!
The Foundry BC Platform will allow youth and families to do the following:
- Book appointments with your Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin service providers.
- Access your local Foundry centre’s virtual appointments from your Smart Phone or Computer.
- Easily find locations of in-person appointments and complete surveys before your appointment to save time.
- Only tell your story one time by writing and sharing a story through our “My Story” Feature.
- Receive reminders about upcoming appointments.
- Cancel appointments through the click of a button without needing to call or email.
- Receive messages from your service providers through inbox – a platform accessed on the Foundry BC app that allows you to safely and securely interact with your service provider.
Groups & Workshops
Interested in attending a group at Cariboo Chilcotin? This section provides an overview of current & upcoming groups and workshops- please keep checking back as we continue to add new offers, often!
Dungeons & Dragons
Come and join Kevin on Mondays to enjoy a fun games night. This group welcomes young people aged 17-24 to participate in the epic journey of DnD!
Mondays, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
To register, email foundry@ccchild.org
Substance Use Day Treatment
For youth aged 16 – 24 who struggle with substance use, join the Substance Use Day Treatment group at Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin.
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
To register, email foundry@ccchild.org
Bannock Making
Come and join us at Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin for bannock making (and eating, of course!).
See you there!
Tuesdays 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
To register, give us a call at 250-398-2185
DBT : Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
Dealing with intense emotions? or interpersonal conflict? Our Dialectic Behaviour Therapy group is now open to individuals. Come join us at Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin.
If interested or for more information, contact Foundry at:
Email: foundry@ccchild.org
Tel: 250-398-2185
Mask Carving
Join us for a fun evening together where you can learn to carve masks as well as enjoy other small projects and activities!
Tuesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30PM
To register, give us a call at 250-398-2185
Meal Prep Party
Drop-in and join us for our Meal Prep Party to help prepare a free and healthy meal, enough to eat and take home for later! Don’t forget to bring your friends along!
Thursdays, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
To register, call us at 250-398-2185
EFFT: Emotion Focused Family Therapy
A special group for caregivers at Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin, help your loved one approach, process and manage stress and emotions, assist your loved ones to interrupt maladaptive behaviours and work through and resolve caregiver fears and obstacles.
To register, reach out to Foundry:
Email: foundry@ccchild.org
Tel: 250-398-2185
Cultural Circle
Join us at the Cultural Circle where we arrange various indigenous cultural activities!
Check Facebook or Instagram for current projects
To register, call us at 250-398-2185
Music and Mingle
Drop-in at the centre for music and mingle. Do not worry as this group is for all experience levels!
Fridays, 3:30PM – 5:30PM
To register, email foundry@ccchild.org.
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Get Involved
Opportunities for Youth
Foundry centres are created for young people, by young people! We are currently recruiting for our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), which will:
- Help inform and create the decision making process for the centre
- Inform the physical aspects of the centre, services available, etc
- Once the centre opens, the YAC will continue to be an integral part of the team and shape youth services in Cariboo Chilcotin!
To learn more and get involved, email foundry@ccchild.org.or call 250-398-2185.
Help Spread the Word
We want to let the community know that Foundry is coming to Cariboo Chilcotin! If you are interested in helping us spread this messaging, feel free to print out our rack card and distribute!
Resources for young people
- Foundry’s provincially available virtual services
Young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers can utilize the Foundry BC app to access drop-in or schedule virtual counselling appointments, find peer support, join a group or browse our library of tools and resources.