Foundry BC
@foundrybc.bsky.social
We offer free and confidential health and wellness supports for youth aged 12-24 and their families/caregivers across BC.
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Gabby found confidence and support through Foundry’s free drop-in counselling sessions.
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthMentalHealth
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthMentalHealth
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Gabby found confidence and support through Foundry’s free drop-in counselling sessions.
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthMentalHealth
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthMentalHealth
More mental health support is coming for youth across B.C. 💙
Foundry centres are expanding to nearby communities, bringing care closer to home for youth 12–24 and their families.
Read more: https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/expanding-services-for-youth/
#FoundryBC #YouthMentalHealth
Foundry centres are expanding to nearby communities, bringing care closer to home for youth 12–24 and their families.
Read more: https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/expanding-services-for-youth/
#FoundryBC #YouthMentalHealth
January 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
More mental health support is coming for youth across B.C. 💙
Foundry centres are expanding to nearby communities, bringing care closer to home for youth 12–24 and their families.
Read more: https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/expanding-services-for-youth/
#FoundryBC #YouthMentalHealth
Foundry centres are expanding to nearby communities, bringing care closer to home for youth 12–24 and their families.
Read more: https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/expanding-services-for-youth/
#FoundryBC #YouthMentalHealth
Rylee, a youth peer support worker at Foundry, helps young people connect to care and culture.
Watch his story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #PeerSupport
Watch his story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #PeerSupport
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Rylee, a youth peer support worker at Foundry, helps young people connect to care and culture.
Watch his story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #PeerSupport
Watch his story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #PeerSupport
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Take a look inside Foundry Surrey Central, open since November and supporting youth 12–24 with free, confidential health and wellness services. With 19 centres open across BC and 16 more coming, more young people are getting care close to home.
Learn more at FoundryBC.ca @foundrybc.bsky.social
Learn more at FoundryBC.ca @foundrybc.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Take a look inside Foundry Surrey Central, open since November and supporting youth 12–24 with free, confidential health and wellness services. With 19 centres open across BC and 16 more coming, more young people are getting care close to home.
Learn more at FoundryBC.ca @foundrybc.bsky.social
Learn more at FoundryBC.ca @foundrybc.bsky.social
Keira, a Métis-Canadian youth, found healing and confidence through Foundry’s free peer and counselling support.
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #IndigenousYouth
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #IndigenousYouth
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Keira, a Métis-Canadian youth, found healing and confidence through Foundry’s free peer and counselling support.
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #IndigenousYouth
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #IndigenousYouth
As a parent and caregiver, Stacey has seen Foundry’s services help young people talk openly about mental health and find support.
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthWellness
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthWellness
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
As a parent and caregiver, Stacey has seen Foundry’s services help young people talk openly about mental health and find support.
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthWellness
Watch her story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthWellness
Rayne accessed free counselling, peer support, and gender-affirming care through Foundry and found a welcoming community.
Watch their story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #GenderCare
Watch their story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #GenderCare
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Rayne accessed free counselling, peer support, and gender-affirming care through Foundry and found a welcoming community.
Watch their story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #GenderCare
Watch their story: foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #GenderCare
Check out issue 6 of Findings for Foundry! 🔔 Co-created with youth and family, relevant and plain-language research infographics are developed to share with those who use or support Foundry services. Read the full article showcased below:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01498-1
#FoundryBC
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01498-1
#FoundryBC
The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal
Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has on well-being, (2) experience of being a YPSW, and (3) barriers and facilitators of being a YPSW. Eighteen YPSWs at an integrated youth services (IYS) initiative in British Columbia, Canada, completed semi-structured interviews in fall 2023. Interviews were analysed thematically using an inductive approach. Themes were identified relating to the YPSW role extending beyond employment, providing...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Check out issue 6 of Findings for Foundry! 🔔 Co-created with youth and family, relevant and plain-language research infographics are developed to share with those who use or support Foundry services. Read the full article showcased below:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01498-1
#FoundryBC
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01498-1
#FoundryBC
Xiaoxu Ding, a recent PhD graduate, worked with Foundry Head Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social to understand how youth access services. They found it's important to offer virtual, in-person and hybrid options. Read the paper here: https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(25)00419-7/fulltext
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Xiaoxu Ding, a recent PhD graduate, worked with Foundry Head Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social to understand how youth access services. They found it's important to offer virtual, in-person and hybrid options. Read the paper here: https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(25)00419-7/fulltext
Danny found practical tools and support through Foundry’s Work and Education Program for youth.
Watch his story: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
Watch his story: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Danny found practical tools and support through Foundry’s Work and Education Program for youth.
Watch his story: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
Watch his story: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
For 10 years, Shahana has cared for youth through Foundry’s free and inclusive services. Her story shows how compassionate care can change lives.
Watch here: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
Watch here: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For 10 years, Shahana has cared for youth through Foundry’s free and inclusive services. Her story shows how compassionate care can change lives.
Watch here: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
Watch here: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
You can help transform youth health care in BC. A donation to Foundry means young people like Tiera get the support they need—when and where they need it.
Change a life today: foundrybc.ca/why-give-to-foundry/
Change a life today: foundrybc.ca/why-give-to-foundry/
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
You can help transform youth health care in BC. A donation to Foundry means young people like Tiera get the support they need—when and where they need it.
Change a life today: foundrybc.ca/why-give-to-foundry/
Change a life today: foundrybc.ca/why-give-to-foundry/
Husain found the care he needed at Foundry, from free counselling to medical support. Learn more: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Husain found the care he needed at Foundry, from free counselling to medical support. Learn more: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
#Foundry10Years #YouthHealth
Foundry researchers worked with a youth advisory group to ask 12–15-year-olds what good mental health really means. Their themes: handling life’s pressures, building strengths, and finding acceptance and community. Read more here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10578-025-01926-z
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Foundry researchers worked with a youth advisory group to ask 12–15-year-olds what good mental health really means. Their themes: handling life’s pressures, building strengths, and finding acceptance and community. Read more here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10578-025-01926-z
Scott works with Thrive Social Services, which is helping to bring a Foundry centre to Sooke-Westshore. He believes youth and families deserve support that gives them hope.
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Scott works with Thrive Social Services, which is helping to bring a Foundry centre to Sooke-Westshore. He believes youth and families deserve support that gives them hope.
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
#Foundry10Years #YouthSupport
📢 New study out! Exploring how stimulant use, psychosis, and antipsychotic treatment intersect among youth who use drugs — advancing equitable access to care and better interventions.
Read: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118701
#Research #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialScience
Read: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118701
#Research #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialScience
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
📢 New study out! Exploring how stimulant use, psychosis, and antipsychotic treatment intersect among youth who use drugs — advancing equitable access to care and better interventions.
Read: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118701
#Research #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialScience
Read: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118701
#Research #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialScience
First in our 10 Years of Foundry series: real stories from youth and caregivers. Graduating from university was a bigger transition than Danielle anticipated. Through Foundry’s free counselling and peer groups, she found a life changing sense of community.
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
First in our 10 Years of Foundry series: real stories from youth and caregivers. Graduating from university was a bigger transition than Danielle anticipated. Through Foundry’s free counselling and peer groups, she found a life changing sense of community.
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
Watch: https://foundrybc.ca/10-years/
We’re excited to announce that Foundry Surrey 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.
https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/foundry-surreycentral-opening/
Join us in congratulating Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) and the many dedicated community partners who worked together to bring this centre to life.
https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/foundry-surreycentral-opening/
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We’re excited to announce that Foundry Surrey 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.
https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/foundry-surreycentral-opening/
Join us in congratulating Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) and the many dedicated community partners who worked together to bring this centre to life.
https://foundrybc.ca/news-and-updates/foundry-surreycentral-opening/
Excited to share the following study about drug decriminalization implications for youth services providers, led by @ubcosot.bsky.social students, Dr. Skye Barbic and colleagues.
Read it here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-025-01320-x
Read it here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-025-01320-x
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Excited to share the following study about drug decriminalization implications for youth services providers, led by @ubcosot.bsky.social students, Dr. Skye Barbic and colleagues.
Read it here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-025-01320-x
Read it here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-025-01320-x
📢 New Publication Alert! CAMH researchers & Dr. Skye Barbic co-authored a new paper offering youth-informed recommendations for governments, policymakers & planners to improve public health responses in future emergencies. Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.17269/s41997-025-01109-2c
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📢 New Publication Alert! CAMH researchers & Dr. Skye Barbic co-authored a new paper offering youth-informed recommendations for governments, policymakers & planners to improve public health responses in future emergencies. Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.17269/s41997-025-01109-2c
Read more about how Foundry is using innovative, culturally-sensitive tactics to support youth across the province.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Read more about how Foundry is using innovative, culturally-sensitive tactics to support youth across the province.
#FoundryBC #YouthMentalHealth #TheGlobeAndMail @theglobeandmail.com
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