Speak to the primary care nurse about harm reduction supplies, safe practice, and narcan training. Low barrier ready to use supply kits available in the lobby.

We provide free, confidential information and education regarding sexuality, physical and mental health to young people ages 12 to 24. Services include diagnosing and treating injuries, illness, providing prescriptions, birth control options, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and information, as well as testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Emergency contraception (Plan B), is offered on a daily basis.  Just call us to book a time so you don’t have to wait for this appointment! Please note we only provide Plan B directly to the individual in need.

The Primary Care clinic is currently not accepting new patients for youth that do not have a primary care provider.  We encourage young people to stay connected to their existing family doctor or nurse practitioner if they have one. If you need navigation support, please drop by and we can try to help you.

These services can be delivered by a variety of health professionals such as doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses.

Our youth and caregiver counselling services are here to support you with whatever is on your mind today, one session at a time. After a session, you and your counsellor will decide on the next steps to your care. You are welcome to use this service more than once, but we cannot guarantee you will have the same counsellor every time. Counselling is also available to caregivers of youth who are between the ages of 12 to 24. We are happy to help you find on-going therapy, psychiatry, or other services to fit your needs.

Youth Peer Support are young adults that bring their own experience with navigating the health and wellness systems within our community. Our Youth Peer Support are here to welcome you to Foundry and can provide information about the services that are offered.

Our Youth Peer Supporters are available to help support and connect young people to services within the community. Follow-up sessions can be made within a few days of your counselling appointment.

Our Family Peer Support Workers provides emotional support, system navigation, information and resources based on their own lived experience of parenting a youth with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Support is available to families in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Punjabi.

Please Call Foundry Richmond to be connected to a family peer support worker of needed, 604-674-05550.

Foundry Works is a new supported employment and education program for youth who are interested in working, going to school, or completing a training program. Foundry Works helps youth to build the skills and experiences they need to achieve their goals. This program is available to BC youth between the ages of 15-24 years old, who are not currently employed or enrolled in any other employment program. Click here to learn more.

If you are a young person interested in participating or an employer/business who is interested in getting involved, please call our centre to discuss our services or send an email to [email protected].

Please note that as of August 23, 2024 – We are closing our waitlist. We want to ensure we are able to serve everyone, and with that we need to collaborate with those on our current waitlist to make space for others.