FOUNDRY VICTORIA
Foundry Victoria brings health and social services together in a single place to make it easier for young people to find care, connection and support.
The Victoria Youth Clinic is the operator and lead agency for Foundry Victoria.
Our on-site partners are:
- Island Health (Early Psychosis Intervention and Discovery Youth & Family Services)
- MCFD (Child & Youth Mental Health)
Acknowledgement of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Content Warning: Residential schools, death
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. As a youth serving settler organization, Foundry Victoria Youth Clinic, the staff and Board members want to acknowledge the profound sadness and grief around the discovery of unmarked graves at residential schools across Canada and in our own province of BC. We are grateful to live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish People; and are committed to supporting our Indigenous youth and will continue to work towards reconciliation and cultural humility in everything we do. We know we can do better and will do better.
Kamloops Residential School Response
Foundry Victoria is deeply devastated to learn that remains of 215 children were found on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. We extend our thoughts to the Tk'emlups Secwépemc First Nation and all of the Indigenous communities, Nations, families and youth who have been affected by this tragic discovery. You can read Foundry BC's full response and follow up statement on this tragic news HERE and HERE.
Here are supports and services available to those who need it:
- National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1 866-925-4419
- KUU-US Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
- Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society: 1-888-403-3123 or 250-390-3123
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 604-985-4464 or 1-800-721-0066
