In the attempt to make youth support services accessible across B.C., a new Foundry centre will open in Kamloops. The facility will serve as another resource for youth in Kamloops and surrounding areas, like Merritt, to address both mental health and substance issues.
Foundry Kamloops will serve young people aged 12-24 along with their families. Services are catered to fit unique needs, such as drop-in counselling, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services.
“We’re thrilled to announce that another Foundry centre is coming to a community in BC,” said Dr. Steve Mathias, executive director, Foundry.
“We recognize that as a health-care system and Province, we need to provide stronger and better supports for our young people who may be looking for help for a number of reasons: mental health; substance use; physical health; and employment. The opening of Foundry Kamloops will continue to expand access to free and confidential health and wellness supports, and ensure that communities are able to support young people and meet them wherever they’re at.”
