Foundry Burnaby
BC Centre for Ability is proud to be one of ten organizations around the province to be selected as lead agency for a new Foundry centre. BCCFA, along with a diverse group of community partners, was successful in the application to bring Foundry to Burnaby. Foundry centres provide four pillars of health care to youth and young adults between the ages of 12 to 24—physical/sexual health, mental health, social supports, and peer supports. The project will include funding from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions of approximately $3 million over the next 3 years, with the expectation that the grand opening of Foundry Burnaby will happen sometime in 2027.
We are in the early stages of planning this exciting project and are working closely with the Foundry Central office to determine next steps. We look forward to sharing more about the project as we go along.
Get Involved - Join a Foundry Burnaby Advisory Committee!
Are you a youth/young adult aged 12 to 24 or a parent/caregiver of a youth/young adult who lives or accesses services in Burnaby? Want to get involved in bringing Foundry Burnaby to the community? Consider joining the Youth and Young Adult Advisory Committee (YAC) or the Family Advisory Committee (FAC)!
About the Youth and Young Adult Advisory Committee (YAC)
To make Foundry a place you want to be, we need your input. The YAC will help us shape the look and feel of Foundry Burnaby and the services and programs that are offered. There are many ways to participate in this process - in-person and/or virtually - and no commitment required.
In the YAC, we...
- make a meaningful difference in our community
- co-create the Foundry space & programming
- advocate for services we want to see available
- discuss health & wellness topics
- participate in a variety of activities for all skill levels
- hold regular meetings (we bring the snacks)
- get volunteer hours!
Want to learn more? Fill out our YAC interest form here!
About the Family Advisory Committee (FAC)
The FAC is looking for caregivers of youth to voice the unique needs of families in our community, and ensure they are represented in all aspects of Foundry operations.
In the FAC, we...
- advise on services to support local families
- develop plans for service delivery to youth
- identify safety risks & policy requirements
- collaborate to run focus groups for family resources
- offer a range of engagement activities
- support community events
Want to learn more? Fill out our FAC interest form here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Foundry Burnaby services will be offered for all young people aged 12-24 years living in Burnaby and surrounding areas, and their families or caregivers. While we work on developing the new Foundry centre here in Burnaby, youth and families can access virtual services through the Foundry BC App from anywhere in BC.
Foundry Burnaby will be located at 6889 Royal Oak! Check out our site selection announcement here.
We aim to open doors and begin offering services in 2027.
Yes! All Foundry services are free for youth and families.
No. Referrals are not required to access Foundry services.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby, where Foundry Burnaby will be located, is on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.
