Prince George
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Prince George, BC
V2L 5G6
Directions directions phone 236-423-1571 email foundry@bc.ymca.ca
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ATTENTION
Land Acknowledgement
Foundry Prince George is a settler organization and is located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Dakelh Peoples, including the territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation who’s lands Prince George was built upon. We are grateful for the opportunity to live, play and learn as guests on their lands.
Ts’uhoont’i whuzah’az . We are happy you have come.
Important Centre Information
Service Canada, Service BC and MSDPR Outreach
Stay tuned as Foundry PG hosts Service Canada, Service BC Mobile Outreach, and MSDPR- Spring 2024
Help with ID, name changes, Employment Insurance applications, income assistance, Social Insurance Numbers, Guaranteed Income Supplements, My Service Canada and Service BC accounts, written drivers tests and more.
Nurse Availability
We are excited to welcome RN Lauren Matheson to the Foundry PG Team. Lauren will be offering walk-in primary care Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Respiratory Virus Season
The safety, health and well-being of our young people and their families, staff and our community partners is our top priority. We’ve taken a number of measures at Foundry centres to ensure we are aligned with BC Centre for Disease Control’s recommendations. A few of these measures include:
- As per Provincial mandate, masks are required by all staff and visitors to a Foundry Centre.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks, gloves, etc. is offered to those who need it
- Hand sanitizer or alcohol-based hand rub being available throughout the centre
- Thorough cleaning of all shared equipment and all other areas of centre cleaned daily
Who We Are
Foundry Prince George enables young people 12-24 to access mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services from a single place.
What Can I Expect at my First Foundry Prince George Visit?
The first time you come to Foundry we sit down with you, explain our service model and go over a consent for services form with you. Your confidentiality is important to us, we protect client personal information that is shared with us and will only share information to keep you or someone else safe. View our Consent for Services Form.
Next, we gather client information through our engagement form. The information you share with us on the engagement form lets us learn more about you (your preferences, a little about your life). It also tells us what you need and what ways we can support you. Feel free to download and fill out the Engagement Form at or prior to your visit to Foundry.
Once those two steps are complete, we are able to connect you with a member of the Foundry team to get started!
Foundry Prince George Available Services
All young people 12-24 years old can access Foundry services, even if they don’t know their health care/medical MSP #.
- Mental Health
- Substance Use
- Primary Care
- Peer Support
- Social Services
- Gender Affirming Care
- Parent Peer Support
- Family/ Caregiver Support
- Groups
- Housing
- Employment and Education
What's happening at Foundry Prince George
View our weekly calendars and keep up-to-date on Foundry groups and events.
Current Groups & Workshops
Peer Support Groups & Events
Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Events
Ice fishing at Eena Lake
Lunch, fishing gear, and transportation from Foundry PG provided. Registration for this activity is required prior to the event. Expect a short walk on the ice to the fishing spot, so weather appropriate winter clothing and footwear are required. For assistance getting winter clothing or footwear, contact Foundry PG Peer Support at 236-423-1571.
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When: Tuesday March 26th, 2024 • 10:00a.m.–4:00p.m
Register and further info: Call Foundry at (236) 423-1571
NEW – Foundry Work and Education Program
Foundry Work and Education is a new supported employment and education program for youth who are interested in working, going to school, or completing a training program. Foundry Work and Education helps youth to build the skills and experiences they need to achieve their goals. This program is available to BC youth between the ages of 15-24 years old, who are not currently employed or enrolled in any other employment program. Click here to learn more.
If you are a young person interested in participating or an employer/business who is interested in getting involved, please contact Melissa D’Agostino or Brigitte Clair.
Parent Peer Support
We are proud to offer Parent Peer Support services in partnership with FamilySmart. Our Parent Peer Support Workers are passionate about supporting caregivers; both in processing their personal state of being, and in strengthening bonds with their youth. Contact Foundry or email us for more.
kristie.north@bc.ymca.ca
tammy.tetreau@familysmart.ca
Check out more info about FamilySmart services at www.familysmart.ca
Collaborative Partnerships
Hosted by YMCA BC, Foundry Prince George unites partner organizations that will address the health and wellness needs of young people aged 12 to 24 and their families.
- Northern Health
- Intersect Youth & Family Services Society
- Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Prince George Native Friendship Centre
- Prince George Division of Family Practice
- Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- School District 57
- Foundry Youth Action Committee
- First Nations Health Authority
- Justice Education Society/ Communities Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth
- Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services
- Options for Sexual Health
- Foundry Family Advisory
- Qmunity
- Family Smart
- Central Interior Native Health
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