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If you find yourself in need of immediate help, call Emergency Services – 911.

These are examples of situations that you should seek immediate help:

Thinking about ending your life or trying to end your life.
Feeling scared because you’re experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true.
Becoming unable to care for yourself, and it’s putting you at risk of serious harm.
Experiencing an alcohol or any other drug overdose.
Taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol).

You can also

Call or text 9-8-8 to have access to 24/7 bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support.
call the crisis line at 1-800-784-2433
SMS/Text Kids Help Phone by texting CONNECT to 686868, if you would like to stop the conversation text STOP

For other phone, chat or text support options, visit our Get Support section.

Stories

Meet the Y-PRIME youth study team

bringing together youth from Canada and Vietnam to support cross-cultural youth mental health efforts Read Story

Meet Sarah

a Research Coordinator with Foundry Vancouver-Granville building capacity for community-led research Read Story

Meet Kirsten

a Foundry Researcher engaging communities to better support youth who use substances Read Story

Meet Anurada

a Youth Research Assistant working with Foundry Research Read Story

Meet Alisha

a Youth Advisor moving forward research about youth and climate change Read Story

Meet Preet

a Youth Advisor bridging research gaps in youth mental health around the world Read Story

Mental Health and Sports

Here are 8 tips for supporting mental well-being in athletes. Read Story

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Start here to find out more about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learn about the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical symptoms connected to ADHD. Read Story

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Using a Mental Health App

These questions can help while you’re thinking about what’s important for you when you choose a mental health app, and some suggestions for what to do if you think it’s time to make a change. Read Story

Embracing My Journey: A Last Year of High School Filled with Discovery and Empowerment

After feeling overwhelmed, marijuana provided a temporary sense of relief. But soon enough, this youth realized that this cycle was consuming them, and they knew they needed to break free. Read Story

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Unmasking Mental Health Through Art Therapy

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Investing in Youth: How Coast Capital’s Bursaries Are Opening Doors for Youth in the Foundry Work & Education Program

By the time youth connect with the Foundry Work & Education Program (FWEP), many feel… read more

Foundry Receives $2 Million in Annual Funding to Expand Substance Use Prevention Initiatives

Young people today are under more pressure than ever—from academic stress to the influence of… read more

Foundry Richmond, Cultivating a Safe and Inclusive Space for Youth

For many young people, the journey of self-discovery can be filled with uncertainty, fear, and… read more

Kenny’s Story – Empowering Youth Through Movement & Mentorship

For Kenny, the outdoors has been more than just a place to escape; it’s been… read more