For Youth
Being young doesn’t make things easier—it just means you’re often figuring things out without a roadmap.
These supports are designed specifically for youth and young adults:
Foundry BC
Who it's for: Youth ages 12–24 and caregivers in BC
Services:
- Free counselling
- Peer support
- Substance use support
- Primary care
- Groups and workshops
- Virtual and in-person services
How to access:
- Download the Foundry BC App
- Book directly online
- No referral required
- Phone: 1-833-308-6379
- Website: Foundry BC
- Virtual Services: Available throughout BC through Foundry Virtual BC.
Kids Help Phone (ages 5–20)
Who it's for: Youth and young adults across Canada
Services:
- 24/7 crisis support
- Counselling support
- Text and phone support
- Mental health resources
How to access:
- Call anytime
- Text anytime
- Online chat available
- Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Text: CONNECT to 686868
- Website : Kids Help Phone
Here2Talk
Who it's for: Students enrolled in BC post-secondary institutions
Services:
- Immediate counselling
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Community referrals
How to access:
- Download the app
- Call directly
- Use online chat
- Phone (Canada) : 1-877-857-3397
- Direct Line : CONNECT to 686868
- Website : Here2Talk
Child and Youth Mental Health
Who it's for: Children and youth (0–18) and their families
Services:
- Mental health assessments
- Individual counselling
- Family support
- Psychiatry consultation
- Crisis intervention
- Group services
Cost: Free
How to access:
- Contact your local CYMH Intake Clinic
- Self-referral is accepted
- Parent referrals accepted
- Professional referrals accepted
YouthSpace (under 30)
- Text: 778-783-0177
- Evening support via text and chat
These services are there to listen—without judgment, without pressure.