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
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
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
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: 778-783-0177Evening support via text and chat
These services are there to listen—without judgment, without pressure.