Foundry North Shore

04/30/2026

Foundry North Shore’s Youth Advisory Committee is launching the first ever quarterly “YAC Foundry Newsletter”, but we need your help! 📰 🎨🧑‍🎨

We are looking for North Shore youth aged 12-24 who are interested in sharing their creativity and having it published and celebrated as part of our newsletters, such as:
* Paintings
* Drawings
* Collages
* Digital designs
* Photography
* Poetry
* Short Stories
* Photos of ceramics or textile art pieces
* & more!

Check out the link in our bio to learn more or submit your creative masterpiece, or email oksana.soychuke1@vch.ca. All skill levels are welcome 🎨🖌️

04/07/2026

🌱🌻TODAY: Community Garden planning meeting 🪏🪴

Foundry North Shore is looking for youth aged 12-24 who are interested in joining a gardening group to help plan, design, plant, decorate, and maintain Foundry’s patio garden! 🫜🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Planning meeting TODAY April 7th 2pm-3pm

Can’t make it today? Contact Viviane to get involved for the next session!

🧑‍🌾 Contact Viviane
📧 viviane.chiamulera@vch.ca
📱(236) 808-9305

04/01/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed on:

April 3 & 6

If you are needing support during this time, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Mental Health Crisis & Su***de Prevention Hotline: Dial: 988
Kids Helpline: 1.800.668.6868 or
TEXT: 686868
BC Crisis line: 1.800.784.2433

EMERGENCY:
Dial: 911
or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department

03/04/2026

Feeling stressed? Are you between the ages of 18-25 and live on the North Shore?

Foundry North Shore is offering our Youth Mindfulness Group this Spring! This group provides practical strategies for coping with anxiety.

Info session: Mondays April 13th or April 20th, 3:-4:30pm

Group: Mondays April 27th – June 15th, 2-4:30pm (No class May 18th for the holiday)

Interested? Text or call Donna, OT at 236-988-1592

03/02/2026

New Event coming up!

Navigating Screen Battles with Conscious Parenting

Struggling with screen time battles, gaming limits, or social media boundaries? You’re not alone.
In this practical and heart-centered workshop, parents will learn how to set clear, confident limits around screens and technology using Non-Violent Conscious Communication, inspired by Marshall Rosenberg, without power struggles, shame, or disconnection.

Discover how to move from reactive “because I said so” parenting to grounded leadership that builds trust, cooperation, and long-term digital responsibility.
You’ll also experience simple somatic (body-based) tools to stay calm and regulated during tech conflicts so you can respond instead of react.

We would love to see you IN PERSON April 9
However we understand that sometimes a virtual event is easier. Therefore we will also be offering this event as a webinar April 22.

The registration link and QR will lead you to BOTH options

Registration link: https://forms.gle/rEYqXq1mYdGFiSKv8

02/19/2026

SMART RECOVERY PARENTS & CAREGIVERS has now moved to Zoom!

Are you a parent or caregiver supporting a young person struggling with substance use? You are not alone.

SMART Recovery Parents & Caregivers meetings are a dedicated space for parents and caregivers of youth aged 12-24 who are struggling with substance use. This group is based on SMART Recovery’s Family & Friends program, offering a science-based compassionate approach to support your loved one – while also caring for yourself.

Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Online on Zoom

CONTACT KAREN
604-318-7743
karen.noelbentley@vch.ca

02/05/2026

01/27/2026

Register for our Post-Secondary Workshop if you meet the criteria
Please see the poster for all the details

01/22/2026

This Friday with Be Here Be Q***r: Charcuterie boards and board games with Oks! 🎲♟️🌈

Fri Jan 23rd
3:00 - 5:00pm
Ages 16-24

Be Here Be Q***r is a social and recreational group for youth ages 16-24 who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and allies 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Contact Oks to register for this special event!
📱778-628-0235

01/20/2026

Into card and board games? 🎲♟

Come hang out at our bi-weekly board games group.

We have: Sequence, Catan, Scrabble, Uno, Uno Mercy, Monopoly, Monopoly Deal, Exploding Kittens,
Unstable Unicorns, Doodle Heist, and more.

Snacks will be provided!

Text Viviane at 236 808 9305

01/14/2026

Everyday eats – Cooking Group 🥙🌯🍲

Starting February 11, join a 12-week program where you’ll learn 12 simple dishes across breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner.

Cook and eat together, build practical kitchen skills, and discover easy, affordable recipes you can make again at home.

📱Text Viviane at 236- 808 9305 to register.