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.
01/21/2026
Take a look inside the brand new Foundry Surrey Central, which opened in November and is welcoming young people ages 12-24 and their families. This centre provides free, confidential mental-health, substance-use, physical and sexual health care, peer support, and social services, all in one accessible, youth-friendly space.
Foundry Surrey Central is part of a growing provincial network of integrated youth wellness services. With 19 Foundry centres now open across BC and 16 more in development, more young people than ever are gaining access to timely, barrier-free support close to home.
01/19/2026
When Keira was coping with grief and searching for a space where she could feel understood as a Métis-Canadian, she reached out to Foundry for support. Through counselling and peer support, she found validation, belonging, and strength in her identity.
Her experience shows how Foundry’s free, inclusive services meet young people where they are, creating space for healing and connection.
Watch Keira’s story and learn about youth peer support at foundrybc.ca/10-years/
01/16/2026
✨ Foundry Virtual BC now offers Indigenous Wellness Services! ✨
Meet MJ, a Youth Peer Support Worker with Foundry Virtual BC who is helping bring these services to life 💬
Connect for peer support, groups, workshops, and navigation — all grounded in cultural safety and connection.
📱 Download the Foundry BC app and book your appointment today! These services are available Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM PST.
01/12/2026
As a parent and caregiver, when Stacey’s child’s school became part of a Foundry wellness project, everything changed. The school went from having almost no counselling resources to offering a welcoming space where youth could connect with support virtually and in person.
Since then, Stacey has seen students open up more about mental health and wellbeing, helping to break down stigma and build community.
Foundry’s free, youth-friendly services make it easier for young people to access support when and where they need it.
Watch Stacey’s story at foundrybc.ca/10-years/
01/05/2026
Rayne has found care and community through Foundry’s free counselling, peer support, and gender-affirming health services.
Foundry is committed to making inclusive, youth-friendly health and wellness care available to every young person in British Columbia.
Watch Rayne’s story and learn about Foundry Virtual BC and how to connect with like-minded peers through groups and workshops at foundrybc.ca/10-years/
12/19/2025
This time of year can feel overwhelming with colder weather, less sunlight, and added seasonal stress. In today’s post, members of our Foundry Provincial Youth Content Committee share tips and resources to help brighten your mood and support your well-being. ❄️
If you’re looking for a little extra support this season, Foundry is here for you. Visit foundrybc.ca to explore our services or download the free Foundry BC app today.
12/16/2025
The holidays can be warm and joyful, but they can also be tough to navigate. If you or someone you care about needs support, Foundry Virtual BC is here to help.
Reach out to a counsellor, youth peer support worker, or family peer supporter from anywhere in BC.
You don’t have to go through this season on your own—we’re here for you.
Holiday Closure Notice:
Closed: December 25th + 26th, 2025, and January 1st, 2026
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12/15/2025
Danny reached out to Foundry during a difficult time with depression. He began occupational therapy and found more than support, he found someone who helped him build skills and confidence to handle life’s challenges.
Foundry’s free Work & Education Program gives young people the tools they need to live a good life, no matter what they’re facing.
For a decade, Shahana has been part of the Foundry community as a physician. She has seen how care built on empathy, respect, and understanding can change a young person’s life.
She shares how Foundry’s model brings healthcare workers together with youth, families, and communities to provide free, accessible, and inclusive support.
When Husain moved to Vancouver as a young q***r person, it was harder than he expected. He was struggling with depression, OCD, and anxiety, and decided to reach out for help.
At Foundry, Husain received free counselling and medical support. He found a doctor he trusts and a safe, welcoming space where he could access the care he needed.
Foundry offers inclusive, youth-friendly services across mental health, physical and sexual health, and social support. All services are free and available to any young person in need.
Scott is part of Thrive Social Services Society, one of the lead agencies bringing a new Foundry centre to Sooke-Westshore. He has seen firsthand how Foundry’s model of care helps both youth and families.
As a parent who has experienced his children struggling with mental health challenges, Scott knows how important accessible, trusted support is. Foundry’s approach connects young people and caregivers with free, inclusive services that make a real difference.
Watch Scott’s story and learn how Foundry helps families and youth thrive: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
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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.
Moderation Policy:
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 su***de or are concerned about someone who may be call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or SMS/Text: Text 45645 anytime
