• On your first visit to Foundry Prince George, we will support you to complete our onboarding paperwork, so that we can create a chart for you.
• You’ll let us know what’s bringing you through the door, your preferred name and pronouns, how you’d like us to communicate with you, and who you give us permission to communicate with.
• We’ll walk you through our limits to confidentiality, our services on offer, and answer any questions you have.
• You’ll complete a Health and Demographic Survey on one of our iPads. It will take 20-30 minutes, and will give us a better picture of who you are, your resources, experiences, and needs. This will be the only time you complete a survey of this length, and it will allow us to ensure you don’t have to tell your story over and over. Some of the questions will be personal, and you are able to skip past any ones you aren’t comfortable with or aren’t ready to answer. If the survey as a whole is too much to tackle, that’s OK; not completing it won’t prevent you from being able to access services.

• Our primary care can offer you support in:
  • General health information
  • Birth control options
  • Emergency contraception
  • Pregnancy testing and non-biased options counselling
  • Immunizations
  • Medical Exams & Wound Care
  • Gender affirming care (the delivery of equitable and accessible wholistic healthcare supporting trans people)
  • Disease Prevention
  • Diagnosis
  • Information, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV, hepatitis
  • TB testing and care
  • Addiction services including Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) and harm reduction supplies
  • Overdose Prevention Kits (Naloxone): teaching you how to use it and send you home with one
  • And more…

Walk-in counselling

At Foundry Prince George, walk-in counselling is a core service that allows young people to access counselling one session at a time on a walk-in, as-needed basis.

It is offered using the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach: a strengths-based therapeutic approach focusing on the young person’s existing skills, resources and strengths to formulate solutions to a presenting problem. The other pyschotherapeutic modalities incorporated are Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EEFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

• Counselling is available Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, except on statutory holidays.

Psychiatry

At Foundry Prince George, we have health practitioners who are comfortable, experienced and capable of supporting a young person with their psychiatry goals. This support is provided in a consultative process to support a team-based approach to care. To know more, feel free to talk with one of our team members.

Role of the health practitioner team

Our health practitioners including doctors, nurse practitioner and a registered nurse prescriber can support a young person with harm reduction strategies, Opioid Agonist Therapy, or referrals to other services in and out of our region.

For many youth experiencing mental health or substance use concerns, a Foundry physician may be consulted to review potential diagnostic clarification or review pharmacological approaches to support the youth. An integrated approach that includes consultation with a physician can be beneficial to ensure there is continuity of care.

Social Services are key to promoting health, maintaining wellness and supporting community engagement and recovery. These services support in addressing the social determinants of health that can be impactful to a person’s wellness.

Within Foundry Prince George, the following social services are available (either through drop-in or appointment based):

Foundry Work and Education Program

Foundry Work and Education is a 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 Brigitte Clair or Jennifer Richardson.

Housing Support

Peer Support is an integral part of service delivery within Foundry setting. The Peer Support Worker offers peer-based mentoring and emotional support and works collaboratively with youth, their families/caregivers and members of the care team.

Below are some of the roles Peer Support Workers plays within Foundry Prince George:

• Providing waiting room support
• Helping with systems navigation
• Providing one-to-one non-clinical emotional and social support
• facilitating and bridging meetings between families and service providers
• Supporting outreach (assisting youth in attending appointments and access community resources)
• Co-facilitating groups (including wellness, life-skills, and clinical groups)
• Advocating for the young person accessing services
• Supporting orientation to Foundry services
• Organizing and facilitating recreational activities and events for youth
• And more 

• Whether you’re a natural support or an assigned caregiver, young people do better when the adults who care about them are supported.
• Our Parent Support Liaison ‬holds lived experience, and counselling education and experience. Call Foundry to get connected for individual support or one of our many groups offered regularly.
• Groups such as SMART Recovery Friends & Family, EFFT Caregiver Workshops, An Introduction to Emotion Coaching, and Circle of Security regularly offered by the Foundry Family and Caregiver Support Team.

Come in and see us about your needs. If we don’t have it yet, we will help discover options with you.

Contact Kristie at kristie.north@bc.ymca.ca‭ ‬for any questions.

Nasal Naloxone is an effective measure to potentially reverse an opioid overdose that does not involve the use of needles. Learn to recognize and potentially save a life from overdose or accidental poisoning.

When: Available by request during the registered nurse’s walk-in time.

Drop-ins welcome

Training, kits and snacks free

Gratefully offered as participants of a BCCDC supported pilot project

For youth 16–24 years who are struggling to manage strong emotions, impulsivity, or unstable relationships, and looking to grow distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and more. This is a drop-in group that will run in 7-8 weeks.

When: Every Monday from July to August (starting July 7th, 2025)

Timing: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Where: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Ave.

Questions? Contact foundryprincegeorge@bc.ymca.ca| 236-423-1571

Type: Drop-in | no registration required

When: Every Thursday from July to August (starting July 10th, 2025)

Timing: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Ave.

Questions? Contact kristie.north@bc.ymca.ca

Caring for someone with an addiction can be hard. Find support and practical tools for yourself at SMART Recovery Family and Friends.

This group looks at areas including Positive Communication, Disabling the Enabling, Trust and Self Care.

Participants will learn to:

• view their own behaviours,
• challenge their thinking and find more effective ways to interact with their loved one,
• learning ways to empower themselves.

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month

Timing: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Where: Prince George Public Library (Bob Harkins Downtown Branch)

Drop-ins welcome.

For more information, contact Kathy Buhler at kathy.buhler@bc.ymca.ca or Tammy Tetreau at tammy.tetreau@bc.ymca.ca

 Supporting a loved one that is struggling can be very challenging. Foundry believes that Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) supports caregivers with skills and tools that promote better wellness outcomes for all. Join us for two full-day sessions to learn the skills to become your loved one’s recovery coach. 

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops.

Registration and more info: Email kristie.north@bc.ymca.ca or call Foundry PG at 236-423-1571 

Offered in partnership with Intersect Youth and Family Services.

This program is designed to enhance attachment security between an adult-emotional resource and a child/ youth. Secure young people exhibit increased empathy, greater self-esteem, an increased capacity to handle emotions more effectively, and have better relationships later in life. Join us to explore how to:

• Assist your child/youth in managing their emotions and behaviour by reflecting on their attachment needs in order to promote secure attachment
• Pick up on your child/youth’s cues and signals
• Better understand why your child/youth behaves the way they do
• Encourage the development of confidence and self-esteem in your young person
• Learn how their behaviour is a form of communicating their needs to you

Stay tuned for the next cycle of this workshop.

Where: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Ave.

Register: Contact 236-423-1571 or email vanessa.carpenter@gov.bc.ca

Peer support offering empathy, encouragement, and direction following the suicide of a loved one.

When: 3rd Monday of each month

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Foundry Prince George | 1148 7th Ave

Contact Sandy at pgheartbeat@gmail.com for more information.

Supported by the BC Bereavement Helpline, Foundry, & the Crisis Centre for Northern BC for those who have lost loved ones to homicide, suicide, or substance use. This is a registered, closed group that runs in 8-week cycles.

Stay tuned for next cycle of this group.

Where: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Avenue

Registration: Contact pgbereavement@gmail.com

Workshops for those supporting a child or youth who has been a patient in a psychiatric unit or had an ER visit due to their mental health.

Help for the Hard Times workshops are hosted online and facilitated by parents with lived experience.

Topics

• Session 1: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 1)
• Session 2: How to support a safety plan at home (Part 2)
• Session 3: How to take care of yourself and family after a crisis
• Session 4: How to find the resources you need

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Contact familysmart.ca for more information.

Click here to register.

In this drop-in group, you will focus on building skills and gaining tools for maintaining motivation, managing urges, coping with thoughts and feelings, and living a balanced lifestyle. 

Stay tuned for future availability of this group at our location.

Looking for a SMART Recovery group in Prince George? Head to the link here:

https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/?coordinates=50&location=Prince+George%2C+BC%2C+Canada

Come join our peer supporter Lex for a drop-in, free 3-hours workshop on beaded earrings and patches circle. Learn to bead, have some snacks and connect with other crafters!

For those 12+ years old who identify as trans, looking for a supportive space to connect with others. Join Foundry Prince George and Accessible Counselling Services for safe, supported, drop-in social connections.

 Upcoming Dates:

• Thursday July 17th
  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 19 +
• Saturdays July 12th & 26th
  • 4:00p.m. – 6:00 pm | all ages.

Location: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Ave

Drop-In• Snacks and activities provided

For more information, please contact accessiblecounsellingservices@gmail.com

Join our Peer Supporter Lake on the come-back of Movie Club!

This is a drop-in group for youth aged 12-24, where caregivers and support workers are welcome to join with their youth!

The purpose of this group is to

• Create a fun and inclusive space to watch and discuss a variety of films:
• Encourage respectful conversations about themes and social issues.

Age group: 12-17
Dates: July 4th & 25th 2025
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Foundry PG | 1148 7th Ave

The first genre will be Adventure, then Animation.

Age group: 18-24
Dates: July 11th & August 1st 2025
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Foundry PG | 1148 7th Ave

The first genre will be Fantasy, then Animation.

—-There will be popcorn and snacks available for free—-

For questions, contact lake.atlas@bc.ymca.ca

Team up with our Peer Supporters, Eli & Sarah, for a splash of mindfulness through art activities for free! Dive into the now as you unleash your creativity with drawing, painting, or sculpting, and give your mental and emotional wellbeing a delightful boost!

Dates:

• Tuesday, July 8, 2025:
  • Pizza and Paint
• Tuesday, July 15, 2025:
  • Leaf Pressing
• Tuesday, July 22, 2025:
  • Flower Pot Decorating and Gardening
• Tuesday, July 29, 2025:
  • Tie Dye bandanas & socks

Timing: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Location: Foundry Prince George | 1148 7th Ave

For registration, fill out the following form: https://shorturl.at/b6hlu

For questions, please contact Eli at eliott.indaburu@bc.ymca.ca

Celebrate Pride with night of music, carnival games, crafts and food. This event is FREE  and for folks in  grade 7-12.

Hosted in partnership with Intersect Youth and Family Services and Alternate Community Education.

Date: July 11, 2025

Time: 6 pm to 9 pm

Location: Cannaught Youth Centre | 1491 17th Ave

Please note that this location is wheelchair accessible and has a quiet space available.

Parents of Trans Kids have been a powerful social movement for increasing awareness about the need to support and include transgender and gender nonconforming people of all ages. In the past five years, however, a well-funded anti-trans hate movement has succeeded in creating increasingly hostile environments for trans people, most notably in the USA and United Kingdom but also in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Parents are understandably worried about the impact of anti-trans messaging and policies on their kids and unsure how to respond. In this workshop, Travers will place anti-trans hate in historical context, make suggestions for advocacy, and, above all, emphasize the importance of establishing family as a place of safety and belonging.

When: Wednesday, July 9 2025

Timing: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Where: Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees 3hrs prior to the session start

Presenter: Dr. Travers (SFU)

Target Audience: Parents, Caregivers, Families

To register, please click HERE.

Questions? Email online@foundrybc.ca