Foundry Abbotsford

Foundry Abbotsford offers integrated services for youth and families for mental health, substance use, primary care, peer support, and social services in a youth-friendly environment. Youth and families have been an integral part in planning the space, programming, and culture of Foundry Abbotsford.

We bring services together under one roof to make it easier for young people ages 12-24 to find help and support. Not sure what support you need? Come by and talk with us! We’ll work together to help determine what support is right for you. All services are free and confidential.

Foundry Abbotsford is a collaboration of 14 program partners including Fraser Health with Archway Community Services as the lead agency.

Who We Help

• Youth between 12 and 24 years old
• We help with everything from a cold, to sexual or mental health as well as offering activities, groups, and counseling.

To Access Foundry Abbotsford

• A navigator can help you find the right service if you’re not sure what program is best suited for your situation.
• Some of the programs make appointments, while other services are available on a walk-in basis. Please see more details below..
• Primary and Community Care Providers can use this referral form

Same-Day Counselling

• Monday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Thursday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Same Day Counselling Booking Request

This form is only available Mondays from 9:00am-2:00pm  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-5:00pm.

The last appointment will be taken 45 minutes prior to closing.

Impact also offers same day counseling for those affected by substance abuse on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Youth Health Clinic Hours

Medical practitioners provide health services in a youth-friendly, safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. With increased knowledge, tools to protect and maintain their health, and by identifying high-risk behaviors, youth are empowered to become active participants in their health care.

Weekly Groups and Activities

Registration required for some groups. Please see our Instagram page for more details about upcoming activities.

Foundry C.A.R.E.S on Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm *unless otherwise posted*

• Weekly group for youth ages 16-24 who have accessed government care services (foster care, living with extended family, youth agreement, etc), mental health services (START, CYMH, hospital services, etc), substance use services (detox, substance use counselling, etc) or experienced homelessness (shelters, couch surfing, etc)
• A focus on life skills and connecting with others with similar lived experiences
• Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm (unless otherwise posted)
• For more info or to see if you qualify text Tiera at 778-809-4410

Activate on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm *unless otherwise posted*

• Weekly group to try new activities that promote mental health and wellness
• Youth ages 16-24
• Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm (unless otherwise posted)
• Come weekly or just to the activity that interests you!

• Monthly group for youth ages 12-24 to express themselves creatively
• Meets on the last Wednesday of every month from 4:00-6:00pm
• Opportunity to gather with other creatives to try new art mediums, techniques and learn about different artists

Y-FI: Youth and Family Inclusion Group:

• Get connected. Y-FI is a group to hear from youth and families to shape the services at Foundry.
  
• Contact Billie at 236-380-2774 for more information

Fraser Valley Youth Society:

• Group for the LGBTQ2S+ community and allies.
• Ages 13 – 25
  
• Thursdays from 6-9pm

Clothing event:

• We host a free clothing event each quarter.

The Foundry Vision

Foundry envisions all our young people in BC having the resources they need to thrive – whether it’s treatment for depression, anxiety, or problematic substance use; a family doctor they trust; connections to employment, housing, or educational supports; peers who can help destigmatize their experiences; or faster access to more specialized psychiatric care.

To achieve this, Foundry is working with government and community organizations, including Archway Community Services, to transform our system and bring all these services into one, accessible, youth-friendly home. Foundry Abbotsford is one of 16 sites in BC with six more planned including centres in Surrey and the Tri-Cities. There is an expansion coming for another 12 centres.

Foundry centres are places where any youth or parent in those communities can walk in and find the help they need, when they need it. Foundry will prioritize people before the system, and fill gaps where our young people, aged 12-24, currently fall through the cracks.

Fraser Health

• Early Psychosis Intervention
• Adolescent Day Treatment Program
• Short Term Assessment Response Team

Impact Youth Substance Use Services

Archway Community Services

• Abbotsford Youth Health Centre
• Youth Resource Centre

Abbotsford School District

Fraser Valley Youth Society

Ministry of Social Innovation and Poverty Reduction

• Income Assistance

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society