Foundry is BC’s provincial integrated youth service (IYS) initiative. It is province-wide network of integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12-24 and includes community-based centres as well as a virtual service (Foundry Virtual). Our integrated services make it possible for young people in BC to access five core services in one convenient location: mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services. Foundry Central O ice, hosted by Providence Health Care, leads the provincial initiative and supports the development, operationalization, and continuous improvement of Foundry services and centres. Each Foundry centre is operated by a lead agency that brings together local partners, service providers, young people and caregivers. Foundry’s online platform, foundrybc.ca, is powered by BC Children’s Hospital. We provide safe, non-judgmental care, information and resources, and work to reach young people earlier – before health challenges become problematic. Foundry brings health and social services together in a single place to make it easier for young people to find the care, connection and support they need. We are committed to working with our partners to change lives, communities and our systems, because young people are our future.
Funding interests
Award Types
Scholar
Research Interests
- youth mental health and substance use
- health systems research
- multi methods
- integrated youth services/integrated care
- administrative data and data linkage
Location parameters: BC lower mainland
Awards
2025
Recipient
Kirsten MarchandAward type
Scholar award
Project title
Examining the individual, community, and system-level impacts of innovative mental health and substance use services for youth in British Columbia: a multi-methods research program