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
Foundry PG hosts Service Canada, Service BC Mobile Outreach, and MSDPR- May 21st, 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
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
As of the week of April 09th, 2024, with the Province’s announcement of the end of respiratory virus season, masks are no longer mandatory, with the exception of those with flu or cold-like symptoms. Masks are encouraged as an effective form of personal protective equipment (PPE), and available on site for anyone else who wants one.
The safety, health and well-being of our young people and their families, staff and our community partners continues to be 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:
- PPE including masks, gloves, etc. are 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
Summer Hiking Series with Foundry PG
Come join our team for some outdoor connection this summer. Expect a moderate walking, hiking or outdoor challenge. Access to outdoor bathrooms such as outhouses not guaranteed.
Events include lunch, transportation from Foundry PG, and are free of cost. For assistance getting appropriate outdoor clothing or footwear, contact Foundry PG Peer Support at 236-423-1571.
Registration for each event closes on the Wednesday before the event date.
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When: 10:00a.m.–4:00p.m
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 • Ina Lake
Friday April 26th, 2024 • Fort George Canyon (registration closes Wednesday April 24th)
Monday May 27th, 2024 • Location TBD (registration closes Wednesday May 22nd)
Monday June 03rd, 2024 • Location TBD (registration closes Wednesday June 1st)
Monday July 15th, 2024 • Location TBD (registration closes Wednesday July 10th)
Monday July 29th, 2024 • Location TBD (registration closes Wednesday July 24th)
Monday August 12th, 2024 • Location TBD (registration closes Wednesday August 07th)
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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