In 2007 a small team of psychiatrists at St Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver decided to take a completely different approach to helping young people aged 12-24. Their focus is on wellness, empowering young people to live a balanced and fulfilling life.
FOUNDRY offers health and wellness resources, services and supports for young people across British Columbia. However, the Info and Tools on the website offer self-checks, tips, tools, resources and stories that would be relevant anywhere.
The FOUNDRY website offers:
- Info and Tools:
- Mental Health
- Substance Use
- Healthy Living
- Tough Topics (Self-injury, Suicide)
- Where to Get Support
- Supporting Others
The services were created with, and for, young people and their families.