What is Primary Care
Primary Care can help with health-related topics including physical, mental, and social well-being. Primary care is often the first source of contact a person has with the health care system and can be delivered by a variety of health professionals such as doctors, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners.
The Foundry Virtual BC team offers primary care services for young people ages 12-24 across the province who do not have access to a local Foundry centre or doctor in their community. We encourage young people to stay connected to their existing family doctor or nurse practitioner if they have one.
Who can access these services?
- BC young people aged 12-24
When are services available?
Primary care appointments are offered through audio and video sessions and can be accessed through the Foundry BC app. To access a Primary Care provider, you will need to book in with our Primary Care Social Worker through our “Healthcare Navigation Appointment” option on the Foundry BC app.
To access a referral:
- Download the Foundry BC app and book an appointment (7 days a week)
- Access our virtual drop-in services Tuesday- Thursday from 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm in the Foundry BC App
- Email online@foundrybc.ca
- Call 1-833-308-6379
- Please note, at this time we do not offer chat sessions.
If you are in a medical emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your local emergency department.
TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT - DOWNLOAD THE FOUNDRY BC APP
Download the Foundry BC App
- Download on the Google Play, Apple App Store or the desktop web portal version
- Register for your free account *
- Connect to services
*Please ensure that youth register for a youth account and that caregivers register for a caregivers account.
Supports also available by phone at 1-833-308-6379 or email online@foundrybc.ca.
Please note the virtual services offered through the Foundry BC app are distinct and separate from our network of Foundry centres.
