BC Mental Health & Addiction Information / Resources
(800) 661-2121 / 310-6789 (24 hour distress line)
Provides information and referrals for mental health issues or addiction issues.
Ages: All Ages
Hours: 24 hrs
Website: www.heretohelp.bc.ca
Fraser Health's START Team (formerly known as Child and Youth Crisis Program)
1-844-START11 (1-844-782-7811)
Provides urgent mental health assessment and crisis intervention services to children and youth (ages 6 to 18) experiencing a mental health crisis and their families.
The START Team provides in-community services to these youth and families who need urgent help. Our services are focused on the individual needs of the young person, are family-centred, and focus on building strengths and coping strategies to deal with difficulties and help prevent future crises.
Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 9pm; Weekends and Holidays - Noon to 9pm
Child and Youth Mental Health
(604) 870-5880
Child and Youth Mental Health provides a range of treatment options for children, youth (0-18 yrs) and their families. Programs are designed to support children and youth who are experiencing significant difficulties related to their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. To learn more about CYMH services, please attend the walk-in intake screening clinic on Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. No appointment necessary.
Ages: 18 years and younger
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Counselling (YFC/Youth Unlimited)
(604) 857-7202
Dale Peters, M.A. Qualified, confidential counselling from a registered Clinical Counsellor for youth, families and couples.
Ages: All Ages
Email: dale@youthunlimited.com
Website: www.youthunlimited.com
Counselling
*Most private counsellors will provide service at a reduced rate for those who cannot afford counselling.
Kelty Resource Centre
(800) 665-1822 / 604-875-2084
The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre offers information, resources, and peer support on a wide range of mental health and substance use issues affecting children and youth, including depression, anxiety, attention deficit, behavioural problems, eating disorders, substance use, and more. In addition to information and resources, youth can speak to a youth peer support worker who has been through similar challenges
Ages: Children, youth, and their families
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Email: keltycentre@cw.bc.ca
Website: www.keltymentalhealth.ca
Foundry Abbotsford - Opening June 2018
Foundry Abbotsford will bring health care and social services under one roof to make it easier for young people to find help and support. In Foundry centres, a team of care and service providers work with each young person to create a plan for wellness and help equip them with the tools, support and strategies they need to thrive in life. Foundry Abbotsford will strive to reach young people earlier and help with issues before they become bigger and impact their relationships, school, work or other aspects of their lives.
Ages: 13 – 25
Website: www.foundrybc.ca/abbotsford
Location: 32555 Simon Avenue
Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program
1-866-870-7847
The EPI Program is aimed at enhancing the recognition of early signs of psychosis so that effective support and treatment can be started as soon as possible. Referrals welcome.
Ages: 13 – 30
Website: www.earlypsychosis.ca