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.

11/20/2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time to reflect, educate, and raise awareness.

Together, we can better support and show up for the trans community — including our youth, families, and friends.

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

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11/17/2025

We’re celebrating 10 years of Foundry with stories from youth, caregivers, and care providers. Here’s the first one.

After university, Danielle found the transition to life after school tougher than she expected.

The next chapter felt overwhelming, until she reached out to Foundry.

She explored free youth counselling, peer support groups, and online tools that helped her better understand what she was going through. The experience gave her a life changing sense of community.

Foundry supports young people in living a good life, no matter their situation or background. From counselling to physical and sexual health, peer support, and more, all services are free and youth-friendly.

💬 Watch Danielle’s story and learn more about free youth counselling here: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/

11/12/2025

We’re excited to announce that Foundry Surrey Central Central is now open! 🎉

Join us in congratulating Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) and the many dedicated community partners who worked together to bring this centre to life.

To learn more, visit https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/foundry-surreycentral-opening/

11/04/2025

Upcoming Website Outage 💻

We’re getting ready to launch our new website! As we work our magic and add the final touches to our new site, foundrybc.ca will be offline from Nov 4 (4 PM) to Nov 5 (4 PM).

Services are still operating during this time. You'll still be able to access our virtual services and connect to a centre near you, through a temporary page at foundrybcarchive.ca.

We're excited to share this new digital space with you soon!

To contact Foundry Virtual BC, email online@foundrybc.ca. For other general inquiries, please email info@foundrybc.ca.

10/29/2025

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

10/20/2025

🌈✨ [NEW DATES ADDED!] Join us for two upcoming Sex-Ed Workshops, hosted in collaboration with Options for Sexual Health & Foundry Virtual BC.

These workshops will offer participants an opportunity to learn, explore resources, and ask questions. If you are a young person between the ages of 17-24 living in BC and identify as gender and/or sexually diverse, you are welcome here! We look forward to having you join our virtual space. To register, please sign up on the Foundry BC app.

10/17/2025

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 https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437251355648 to read the full article!

10/16/2025

We are excited to announce that Foundry Burns Lake has officially opened!

We congratulate Carrier Sekani Family Services and all community partners, youth, and Nations who played a key role in bringing this centre to life.

To learn more, visit https://foundrybc.ca/foundry-burns-lake-ready-to-supporting-young-people/

10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, we’re here to remind you that support's always available.

If you're a young person in BC between the ages of 12-24 looking to access free and confidential health and wellness services for your mental health, please visit foundrybc.ca to explore our groups, workshops, and resources.

10/09/2025

🧡 It's Mental Illness Awareness Week!

Explore resources curated by the Foundry Provincial Youth Content Committee. Together we can break the stigma, start the conversation, and support one another.

Visit foundrybc.ca to learn more about the free and confidential health and wellness services we offer, or download our free Foundry BC app to get started.

10/03/2025

Foundry Virtual BC is now offering specific support services for Indigenous youth! Indigenous Wellness Services are free for any young person who identifies as Indigenous, inclusive of all First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth living in BC. These services include peer support, navigation, groups, and workshops. They are grounded in relational care, cultural safety, alignment, and connection.

Download the Foundry BC app today and book an appointment!

09/22/2025

Curious to learn more about and how to access Foundry Virtual BC services? We have just the video for you!

This 4-minute instructional video will walk you through how to download the app, sign up for a 'young person' account, register with Foundry Virtual BC, and book an appointment! Feel free to watch this video yourself, or share with others and encourage them to access Foundry's free services!

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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.