Foundry

We support youth in living a good life by providing free and confidential health and wellness resources across BC. For medical emergencies call 9-1-1.

Foundry offers health and wellness resources, services and supports for youth ages 12-24 and their families/caregivers across BC. Foundry's page is monitored from 8am-4pm Monday - Friday. If you require emergency assistance outside of this time please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be call 1-800-SU

ICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or SMS/Text: Text 45645 anytime. Foundry brings health and social services together in a single place to make it easier for young people to find the care, connection and support they need. We are committed to changing lives, communities and our systems, because young people are our future. In addition to the Granville Youth Health Centre, we are establishing Foundry centres in Abbotsford, Campbell River, Kelowna, North Shore and Prince George. By uniting mental health and substance use, health and social support services under one roof, we aim to bridge the gaps and make it easier for young people to access the care and connection they need to forge a path to wellness. If you require immediate crisis assistance, please dial 310-6789 (no area code is required) to connect to the B.C. mental health crisis line, which operates 24 hours a day.

05/18/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month & we're sharing tips and resources to best support you.

Visit foundrybc.ca to explore, read stories, and learn more about our service offerings for BC youth ages 12-24 and their caregivers.

05/15/2026

Book Club Alert! 📚 Explore the stories of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. All are welcome to connect, experience new cultures, and share in new stories and friendships. Take time to listen, learn, and honour the voices, traditions, and knowledge that have been carried through generations.

Come with curiosity, leave with connection, and be part of a space where community and culture are celebrated and respected.

Visit foundrybc.ca/virtual/groups-workshops to learn more!

05/04/2026

Supporting a young person through trauma or tough times isn’t easy—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. 💙

Here are some practical tips from a Foundry Virtual BC Family Peer Support Worker to help you show up with care, patience, and understanding.

Foundry is here for you & your youth. Connect with a counsellor or family peer supporter at a local centre or virtually through the Foundry BC app—free, confidential, and no referral needed.

Read more here https://foundrybc.ca/resource/wellness-articles/supporting-youth-through-trauma/

05/01/2026

free, confidential, non-judgemental care.

Foundry offers free and confidential mental health and wellness services for youth ages 12–24 in British Columbia and their families. These services include counselling, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer supports, workshops and groups, as well as support with work and education.

Visit foundrybc.ca to explore a variety of resources and get started with us today.

04/13/2026

Does money have you feeling stressed or anxious? Learning about topics such as avoiding scams and feeling more confident with your finances can feel daunting. These new workshop series, in partnership with Coast Capital, are here to help you explore your options and gain a better understanding of these topics!

These virtual workshops are here to help support you- wherever you are in your finance journey.

This series is open to any young person aged 12-24 living in BC, and is in partnership with Coast Capital.

04/07/2026

Caregivers Group alert! Foundry Virtual BC's Art Exploration group is back for the spring! This group will use art to experience mindfulness, self-care, community, and focus on exploring our values and personal identity.

This virtual group will support caregivers of youth aged 12-24 in gaining skills to explore their caregiving values and self-care in a safe and creative environment. No previous art skills are required!

To register, please download the Foundry BC app, register for a caregiver's account, and sign up for the group. Questions? Email online@foundrybc.ca

03/20/2026

In alignment with the Spring Equinox, Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ celebration is a time to celebrate and foster a more diverse and harmonious society. Explore resources, artists, and the history behind this day in today's post!

Together, we can learn, listen, and advocate for the rights and well-being of our Two-Spirit community members.

03/19/2026

Findings for Foundry is an initiative co-created with youth and family/caregivers that highlights research connected to the Foundry network—whether through youth, families, or service providers as authors, co-creators, or participants.

Each edition breaks down key findings into a plain-language infographic, making research more accessible and relevant to those who support or are supported by Foundry services.

Visit journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/07067437251355648 to read the full article!

03/18/2026

Check out Foundry Virtual BC's Groups & Workshops for March and April! Q***r Cafe and Caregivers Support Group will continue to run weekly, in addition to several new groups and workshops!

Download the free Foundry BC App and register for a youth or caregiver account to access groups & workshops coming up. Services available include: Counselling, Peer Support, Physical & Sexual healthcare, Indigenous Wellness Services, Employment & Education Support, and more!

If you have barriers to accessing the app, please email online@foundrybc.ca or call 1-833-308-6379, and we'll support you.

We're here for you.

03/16/2026

Does money have you feeling confused? Learning about topics such as budgeting and debt can feel overwhelming. These new workshops, in partnership with Coast Capital, are here to help you explore your options and gain confidence around this subject! These virtual workshops are here to help support you- wherever you are at with your understanding of money!

This series is open to any young person aged 12-24 living in BC, and is in partnership with Coast Capital

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