Mental Health Resources
Start by checking out these resources on Youth Mental Health.
Foundrybc.ca
Foundry is a BC-wide network of integrated health and social service centres for young people ages 12-24. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports. In North Vancouver, the Foundry centre is located at 211 W. 1st Street, near the Seabus. Phone contact: 604-984-5060 |
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a free, confidential and anonymous help line for children and teens struggling with their emotional health and well being. You can call, text or live chat with a trained counsellor who is available 24/7. Select get info from the menu bar to access information on mental health topics of interest to you. |
Mind Health BC
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety or another mental health or substance use condition, Mind HealthBC can help you to get the information and resources you need to start feeling better. Mind HealthBC was developed by Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care in partnership with the Shared Care Committee – a joint committee of the Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health, |
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a non profit organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA provides advocacy, education, research and service.Find general information about mental health here: https://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/ The North and West Vancouver Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association link is here: http://www.northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/ |
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
http://keltymentalhealth.ca/ The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is a Vancouver-based resource centre that provides mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to children, youth and their families from across BC. They also provide peer support to people of all ages with eating disorders. All of their services are free of charge. They are located beside the Lions Gate Hospital in the Hope Centre. Find information on mental health challenges and disorders here: http://keltymentalhealth.ca/mental-health-challenges-and-disorders |
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health is the health authourity that delivers health services to our area. For information on Mental Health supports provided to children and youth, click here. In North and West VancouverIntake is done in person at the Ministry for Children and Family office at 301-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver BC, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:30. http://www.vch.ca/your-health/health-topics/mental-health/mental-health-infants-children-youth/ |
Jack.org
Jack.org is a Canadian network of young leaders transforming the way people think about mental health. With initiatives and programs designed for young people, by young people, their goal is to end stigma in our generation. Check out their resources links. https://www.jack.org/resources |
Anxiety BC - Youth
The Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia (AnxietyBC™) is a non profit organization that works to increase awareness about anxiety disorders, promote education, and increase access to resources. |
Teens Health.org
Teens Health .org is a comprehensive website containing information on all aspects of teen physical and mental health. The information is verified by doctors. Look under mind health in the menu. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/your-mind/#catmental-health |