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-SUICIDE (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.

08/31/2025

In light of Overdose Awareness Day, we are highlighting the development of a standard of care for delivering youth-centred opioid agonist treatment (OAT) in BC, a life-saving treatment for youth who use opioids.

Learn more about how the standard was developed and the key recommendations for improving the delivery of OAT to youth.

Read the full article here via 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.07.013

08/27/2025

Looking for ways to support your young person? Struggling to find ways to communicate effectively? Join Foundry Virtual BC in our upcoming Emotional Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) workshop! This 2-day workshop will help caregivers learn skills to connect and support their loved one. Any caregiver of a youth aged 12-24 living in BC can join this virtual workshop.

Register today through the Foundry BC app! Questions? Please email efftworkshop@foundrybc.ca

08/21/2025

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 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eip.13538 to read the full article!

08/13/2025

Keeping up with the news can be overwhelming and draining — and we're here to remind you that it’s okay to take a step back when you need to.

Explore tips and resources curated by the Foundry Provincial Youth Content Committee to help you stay grounded, informed, and take care of yourself along the way. 📰

Read the full article here: foundrybc.ca/stories/tips-for-when-the-news-stresses

07/28/2025

Record numbers, meaningful moments, and milestones truly worth celebrating —we're highlighting the ways Foundry has grown in the last year.

These achievements wouldn’t be possible without our generous donors & community — thank you for being part of the journey.

Explore the highlights and stories in our 2024/25 Impact Report: foundrybc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Foundry-impact-report-2025.pdf

07/22/2025

Summer can be a lot. ☀️

Whether you're trying to keep up with friends, your mental health, body image, or the new episode of a reality TV show, the warmer months can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Members of Foundry's youth content committee are sharing tips + resources to help you take care of yourself this season in today's post.

For year-round support, visit foundrybc.ca 🏝️

07/18/2025

Caregivers Group alert! Foundry Virtual BC’s Art Exploration group is back for the summer! 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

07/17/2025

07/15/2025

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.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0297532 to read the full article!

06/27/2025

At Foundry, youth like Arsin are helping shape spaces that reflect their identities, cultures, and lived experiences. From the artwork on the walls to the people in the room, everything is designed to create a sense of belonging and community.

Read our latest blog post on how is working alongside youth to build safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

🔗 foundrybc.ca/richmond-creating-safespaces/

06/16/2025

Exploring your gender and sexual identity is a personal journey — & we want to remind you that you're not alone.

This Pride month, we are breaking down the basics, sharing resources, and insight on where to find support along the way. Whether you're questioning, coming out, or want to be a better ally for those you love, we're here for you.

QMUNITY is a BC-based Q***r, Trans & Two-Spirit Resource Centre, offering a variety of 2SLGBTQIA+ Programs and Services.

Foundry offers free and confidential health and wellness services to BC youth ages 12-24 and their caregivers.

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06/04/2025

Caregivers Support Group! Offered virtually for any caregiver living in BC, this support group is a safe space for folks who are supporting youth between the ages of 12-24 to come together, connect, learn skills, and find resources.

Sign-up by downloading the Foundry BC app, creating a caregivers account, and registering for each week you are able to join. This group is offered Wednesdays bi-weekly from 7:00PM TO 8:30PM PST on an ongoing drop-in basis. Questions? email online@foundrybc.ca

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Foundry's page is monitored from 8am-4pm Monday - Friday.

Foundry is a support service for young people ages 12-24. We are forging a new, province-wide culture of care through the development of a network of centres and e-health services — co-created with our health and social service partners, young people and families in communities across British Columbia. 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. For medical emergencies call 9-1-1.

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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.