Foundry Kootenay Boundary - COMING SOON
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Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of respect, truth and reconciliation, Foundry Kootenay Boundary gratefully acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territories of the Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Sn̓ʕaýckstx (Sinixt), Sylix, and Secwepemcúl’ecw (Secwépemc) peoples, and is home to the Métis and many diverse Indigenous persons.
Who We Are
Hosted by the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative (the Koop), Foundry Kootenay Boundary unites multiple partner organizations that will address the health and wellness needs of young people aged 12 to 24 and their families who live in the rural Kootenay Boundary region. From Rock Creek to Kaslo, Nakusp to Salmo and virtually, Foundry Kootenay Boundary aims to bring five core service streams to youth, young adults, and caregivers:
- Mental Health
- Substance Use
- Physical & Sexual Care
- Peer Support
- Social Services
Get Involved
We are asking youth, young adults, and caregivers in Kootenay Boundary to join us in creating local leadership tables that will co-design and co-lead the envisioning and building of Foundry locations within various communities in Kootenay Boundary.
The overall goal for engagement is to create space and opportunities for youth, family and community members to consult, co-design and co-lead Foundry locations and service delivery.
Engagement will begin in Spring/Summer 2025, if you are interested in joining our local leadership tables, like the youth and/or family advisory committee, or participating in Foundry Kootenay Boundary development, please email foundry@thekoop.ca.
Collaborative Partnerships
Hosted by Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative (the Koop), Foundry Kootenay Boundary is bringing together partner organizations that will address the health and wellness needs of young people aged 12 to 24 and their families.
- ANKORS Trans Connect
- Boundary Family Services Society
- Career Development Services
- Castlegar and District Community Services Society
- Castlegar Youth Centre
- Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
- Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
- École des Sentiers-alpins & Secondaire de Nelson
- Freedom Quest Youth Services Society
- Interior Health Authority (multiple programs with IHA)
- Kaslo Community Services
- Kaslo Youth Centre
- Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
- Kootenay Career Development Society
- Kutenai Art Therapy Institute
- Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
- Nelson & District Youth Centre
- Nelson CARES Society
- Nelson Community Services
- Safe Kids and Youth
- Salmo Community Resource Society
- Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre
- School District 10, School District 20, School District 51, School District 8
- Trail FAIR Society
- Trail Youth Centre
- West Kootenay Women’s Association
- Youth Action Networks in Kootenay Boundary
Our fundraising capital campaign will begin in Spring/Summer 2025! Join the efforts in bringing health and wellness youth services to Kootenay Boundary. If you or your organization are interested in donating to Foundry development, please contact foundry@thekoop.ca.
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Book same day and scheduled counselling, peer support, physical & sexual healthcare, groups & workshops, and employment & education services!
* 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 ARE A CAREGIVER, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR A CAREGIVERS ACCOUNT.
If you have any questions about this registration process, please email online@foundrybc.ca
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