Prince George

At Foundry Prince George young people can find hope, help and support for their wellness needs
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location_on 1148 7th Ave.,
Prince George, BC
V2L 5G6
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phone 236-423-1571 email foundry@bc.ymca.ca

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Stat Holidays Walk-in service; no appointment required

Access

All young people 12-24 with valid BC MSP cards can access Foundry services.

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.

 Lheidli Keyoh ts’e ‘anih nedani.     I welcome you to Lheidli territory.     Ts’uhoont’i whuzah’az .  We are happy you have come.

Important Centre Information:

Foundry centres offer in-person services, but will continue to offer select services virtually – over the phone or video chat. Please call your local Foundry centre for the most up to date information on service availability. Please call Foundry Prince George at 236-423-1571 or follow @foundryprincegeorge on Instagram for the most up to date information on service availability.

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:

  • Person 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
  • As a health clinic, masks are still required in Foundry’s public spaces but may be optional during sessions and appointment. Speak to your health care provider at the time of access for more information
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Services

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • Primary Care
  • Peer Support
  • Social Services
  • Gender Affirming Care
  • Parent Peer Support
  • Family/ Caregiver Support
  • Groups
  • Housing
  • Employment and Education

All young people 12-24 years old can access Foundry services, even if you don’t know your health care/ MSP #.

Not from Prince George? Find a Foundry centre closer to you.

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What's happening at Foundry Prince George

View our weekly calendars and keep up-to-date on Foundry groups and events.

Current Groups

Trans Social Group

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For youth 12-24 years old who identify as trans, looking for a supportive space connect with others. Join Foundry Prince George and Accessible Counselling Services for a safe, drop-in social connections. 

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When: Saturdays September 09th and 23rd • 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
More dates to follow.

Where: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Avenue

Drop-InSnacks and activities provided

For more information, please contact accessiblecounsellingservices@gmail.com

 

Heart Beat

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Peer support offering empathy, encouragement, and direction following the suicide of a loved one.
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When: The third Monday of each month

Contact Sandy at galletti@telus.net for more information.

DBT Group

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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.
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When: Thursdays • 4:00p.m.–5:30p.m. Beginning Thursday September 14th.

Contact foundry@bc.ymca.ca to complete an intake prior to your first meeting.

SMART Recovery

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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. 

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When: The 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month • 5:00p.m.–6:30p.m.

Drop-in • For more information, please contact us at (236) 423-1571

CURRENTLY ON HOLD AS WE REGROUP, with future dates to come.

 

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

 

8 Step Recovery

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Join us as we explore recovery through the lens of the Buddhist teachings, and Buddhism through the lens of recovery, utilizing the book 8 Step Recovery.

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When: The 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month • (NEW TIME) 5:00p.m.-6:15p.m. 

Drop-in • For more information, please contact us at (236) 423-1571 or foundry@bc.ymca.ca

SMART Recovery Friends and Family

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

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When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month • 5:00p.m.–6:30p.m.

Starting May 9th

Where: Prince George Public Library

Contact kathy.buhler@familysmart.ca for more information.

Drop-ins welcome.

Help for the Hard Times

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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 kathy.buhler@familysmart.ca for more information.

Click here to register.

Prince George Bereavement Support Group for Traumatic Loss

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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.

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When: November 1st–December 20th, 2023 • 5:30p.m.–7:00p.m.

Where: Foundry Prince George

An intake conversation is required prior to registration.
For more information please email pgbereavement@gmail.com.

Emotion Focused Family Therapy Caregiver Workshop

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 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. 

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When: October 3rd and 4th, 2023 • 9:00am-4:00pm (Tuesday & Wednesday) 

Where: Foundry Prince George • 1148 7th Avenue

Register: Email Vanessa.Carpenter@gov.bc.ca or call Foundry at (236) 423-1571 

Upcoming Events

NEW – Foundry Work and Education

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
kathy.buhler@familysmart.ca

Or book time with Kathy here: https://kathybuhler.youcanbook.me

"Honestly, I see life differently – I’m more mindful, thoughtful, and better able to prioritize the things that I need, and the things that bring me joy."

- Foundry Prince George Youth

"In some moments, I still feel incapable, or helpless, or overwhelmed. But now I can remind myself, 'wait a minute! I have a lot of power, energy, and beautiful gifts inside me that I can use to make my life meaningful', even in those moments."

- Foundry Prince George Youth

"It's nice to know I'm not alone, it makes things a little bit easier."

- Foundry Prince George group participant
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Foundry centres enable 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!     

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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.

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