Foundry 

Their mission is to support young people in living a good life. This mission was co-created by a diverse group of youth, families, caregivers, staff and service providers across the province. The phrase “living a good life” was inspired by First Nations and Métis youth who participated in a Talking Circle with Foundry, and it acknowledges the diverse nature, experiences and perspectives of health and wellness. 

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24. 

The integrated services make it possible for young people to access five core services in one convenient location: mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services. 

Young people can access these integrated services by walking into one of the 17 local Foundry centres, exploring online tools and resources at foundrybc.ca, or connecting virtually through the free Foundry BC app. 

Foundry also represents community agencies, government, donors, youth and young adults, and families coming together to improve the wellness of BC’s young people.

Their network is made up of community-based health and social service centres and online tools and resources for young people ages 12-24 and their families. Foundry has engaged over 140 partners across the province of BC. Foundry Central Office, hosted by Providence Health Care, leads the provincial initiative and supports the development of local centres. Each Foundry centre is operated by a lead agency that brings together local partners, service providers, young people and caregivers. Foundry’s online platform, foundrybc.ca, is powered by BC Children’s Hospital.

They provide safe, non-judgmental care, information and resources, and work to reach young people earlier – before health challenges become problematic. 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.

Foundry is committed to working with their partners to change lives, communities and our systems, because young people are our future.

What makes Foundry different

What if a young person could go to one place, either at a physical location or virtually, and get help for all of their concerns?  

This is the idea behind integrated youth services (IYS). With IYS, a young person goes to one place and service providers (including physicians, nurses, counsellors, peer support workers and many others) collaborate with them and each other to provide the care needed, all without needing a referral. 

By integrating these services, young people don’t have to keep getting referrals, going to new places and repeating their story. Instead, they can go to the same place and work with service providers who know them until their concerns have been addressed. Integration involves setting standards and implementing systems for cooperation and continuous improvement. The service providers work as a team to provide the best possible experience for young people. 

Foundry designs its services in collaboration with service providers, families/caregivers and youth to make sure they are culturally safe, youth-friendly and meet the needs of young people.

Address

1148 7th Ave
Prince George BC V2L 5G6
Canada

Hours
Monday - Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm Closed on Stat Holidays Walk-in service; no appointment required
Region
Burns Lake
Dawson Creek
Fort St. James
Fraser Lake
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Quesnel
Smithers
Terrace
Vanderhoof
Williams Lake
Category
2SLGBTQIA+
Abuse
Addictions
AIDS and HIV
Child
Confidential
Counselling
Doctors
Families
Gender Affirming Care
Harm Reduction
Health Care
Homelessness
Indigenous
LGBTQ
Low income
Mental Health
Outreach
Poverty
Sexual Health
STD Testing
Substance Abuse
Therapy
Transgender
Transgender Youth
Virtual
Youth & Families
Youth and Mental Health
Youth Support Group
Youth Two Spirit
Phone
236-423-1571