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BC announces new app to provide youth with mental health and substance use support

The BC government has announced a new Foundry BC app for youth to access mental health and substance use support.

Co-created by youth for youth, the Foundry BC app offers young people aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers access to integrated health and wellness services.

Those services offered through the app and web portal include drop-in and scheduled counselling, primary care, peer support and group sessions.

As with all Foundry services, no referrals are required, and services are free and confidential.

“Our young people were dealing with immense pressures even before the pandemic, but COVID-19 has amplified the stress on their mental health, including increasing anxiety, depression and substance use,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

The Foundry app will continue to evolve over the coming year to offer additional services, including new features such as wellness goal setting, medication tracking, employment supports and a “circle of care” program where youth can allow service providers and their caregivers to collaborate online.

It's available for download through the Apple Store and Google Play store.



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