Summary
- Foundry Tri-Cities, now open at 400-2755 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam, offers free, confidential supports for young people 12 to 24
- Services include access to drop-in counselling, peer support, physical and sexual health care, and help with education, employment
- The centre is operated by SHARE Family & Community Services Society with provincial funding as part of B.C.’s commitment to expand youth mental-health services
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Foundry Tri-Cities is now open at 400-2755 Lougheed Hwy., offering free mental-health, substance-use and wellness supports for young people 12 to 24 and their families.
“The opening of Foundry Tri-Cities is a milestone for youth mental health-care in the region,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This centre brings together services in one location, making it easier for young people to find support in a safe, welcoming space. It’s the result of strong collaboration between government, community partners, youth and families.”
Integrated services for youth and families
Foundry Tri-Cities provides free, confidential and low-barrier supports designed to meet the unique needs of young people. Services include drop-in counselling, peer support, physical and sexual health care, substance-use support and help with work and education. Youth can walk into the centre to access services or book in advance through the Foundry B.C. app.
What can youth expect at Foundry?
- a welcoming, judgment-free space for youth and families
- co-created with input from young people and community partners
- access to drop-in counselling, peer support, physical and sexual health care, and support with work and education
- multilingual staff offering culturally informed assistance in several languages
- support for parents and caregivers
Why this matters
Youth can face barriers when seeking help. Foundry Tri-Cities aims to remove those barriers by offering integrated services in one location, reducing stigma and improving access to timely care. This centre is operated by SHARE Family & Community Services Society with provincial funding. Additional support is provided by the federal government through Health Canada’s Youth Mental Health Fund and through community partners and donors.
The Province is committed to expanding Foundry locations and services across B.C. Enhancing supports for youth living with mental-health and substance-use challenges is an integral part of creating a seamless continuum of care for all people in B.C.
Learn More:
- To learn how B.C. is building better mental-health and addictions care, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/BetterCare
- To learn more about Foundry, visit: https://foundrybc.ca/
- To learn more or access virtual Foundry services, download the Foundry B.C. app or visit: https://foundrybc.ca/virtual
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