Port Hardy
Contact
Port Hardy, British Columbia
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Directions directions phone 250.902.0055 email foundryporthardy@nicccs.org
Centre Hours
Youth & Caregiver Counselling
Youth Peer Support
Foundry Work & Education
Youth Clinic
Land Acknowledgement
Foundry Port Hardy humbly acknowledges that we operate on the traditional, unceded territory of the Kwakiutl People, alongside many Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples. Foundry Port Hardy’s practice is rooted in ‘maya’xala and seeks to provide culturally sensitive services to the Kwakwaka’wakw families of our region. Gilakas’la.
Who We Are
How can I understand this platform better?
- How do I create an account? Watch this video
- How to access services at different Foundry Centres? Watch this video
- How to manage your preferences and notifications? Watch this video
- If you run into any technical issues with the platform, please submit your issue here. If this platform creates a barrier for you, please respond to this email and we will help you out.
The Foundry BC Platform will allow youth and families to do the following:
- Book appointments with your Foundry Port Hardy 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.
Services We Offer:
- Peer Support
- Physical and Sexual Care
- Mental Health Support and Counselling
- Substance Use Support and Counselling
- Social supports
- Foundry Work & Education
- Harm Reduction
Access Our Free Services Virtually
Book same day and scheduled counselling, peer support, physical & sexual healthcare, groups & workshops, and employment & education services! To book all other services, please visit the centre or call 250-902-0055.
* 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
Download the Foundry BC App – 7 days a week | Monday to Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm | Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
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Having trouble? Check out the Client Cheat Sheet Foundry BC App
To provide access to your profile to Foundry Port Hardy, all you need to do is follow the steps laid out in this video. If you continue to run into technical issues, please let us know using this form. We are here to support you in troubleshooting!
Youth and Caregiver Counselling
Youth Peer Support
Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:00pm
Peer support is peers helping peers. It is based on the belief that those who have experienced challenges can provide support, encouragement, hope and mentorship to others facing similar situations, encouraging them to continue their healing.
Peer Support Workers Offer
- non-judgmental support and understanding
- help with navigating the health care system
- help finding services and resources
Youth Clinic
Wednesdays 9:30am – 3:00pm
Our Primary Care Nurse can diagnosis and treat common issues such as UTI’s, tooth abscesses, strep throat, bronchitis, skin infections, ear and eye infections. The are also able to provide wound care, contraception, STI testing and treatment, Gender-affirming care and Addiction services referrals.
Foundry Work & Education
Thursday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Foundry Work & Education is a free supported employment and education program if you are interested in working, going to school, or completing a training program. Foundry Work & Education helps you build the skills and experiences you need to achieve your goals.
Make a difference for youth in North Island and Kwakwaka’wakw Communities by donating to Foundry Port Hardy/North Island today!
Get Involved
Opportunities for Youth
Foundry centres are created for young people, by young people! We are currently recruiting for our Youth & Family Advisory Committee (YFAC), which will:
- Help inform and create the decision-making process for the centre
- Inform the physical aspects of the centre, services available, etc.
- YFAC is an integral part of the team and shape youth services in Port Hardy.
To learn more and get involved, contact Hannah by email at hannahp@nicccs.org or call 250-902-0055.
Partnerships
Hosted by North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society, Foundry Port Hardy/North Island is bringing together partner organizations that will address the health and wellness needs of young people aged 12 to 24 and their families.
Our Partners
- Island Health Discovery Youth & Family Substance Services
- Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Services
- Island Health Public Health & Primary Care
- Island Health Intensive Case Management Team
- Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre
- North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society
- North Island Employment Foundations Society
- MCFD Child & Youth Mental Health
- MCFD Youth Agreement Worker
- School District 85
- Mount Waddington Health Network
- Building Blocks (Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw)
- North Island Community Services Society
- Divisions of Family Practice Mount Waddington
- Ministry of Social Innovation & Poverty Reduction
- Community Futures Mount Waddington
- District of Port Hardy
- Town of Port McNeill
- Village of Alert Bay
- Regional District of Mount Waddington
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.