Foundry North Shore
211 1st Street West North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us in celebrating and remembering the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who have contributed to Canada’s rich history and culture. This year, many virtual events have been organized to honour the ongoing legacy of local Black Canadians. @BCBlackHistoryAwarenessSociety has an amazing roster of virtual events happening until February 26th. Check them out: https://bcblackhistory.ca/events/ #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2021 #TheFutureIsNow #diversity #history #culture

In Person FREE Pottery Workshop! Space is VERY limited so if you are interested connect with Charis NOW!! 604-818-7409

Happy Family Day from our family here at Foundry North Shore

Happy Valentines Day to you all

Happy New Year Friends. Wishing you and your family Love, Happiness, Laughter and Health as we move into this year.

When a post was created BEFORE the weekend and the thought of sun, blue skies and Spring like weather were in our thoughts! What a beautiful snowy Saturday moring. Peaceful. Enjoy your long weekend, stay safe and healthy.

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas.

Just in time for the Holidays! Registration is require. Please Connect with Charis: 604.818.7409

Repost from Vancouver Coastal Health Looking for trusted information about COVID-19? Take a look below ... VCH COVID-19 resources: https://bit.ly/2JuYkM4 BCCDC COVID-19 resources: https://bit.ly/355YmWA BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/3n03IbJ Not sure about your symptoms? Contact your family doctor/nurse practitioner or call 8-1-1. Where to get a COVID-19 test: https://bit.ly/3meJKKO COVID tests for kids: https://bit.ly/3lVmMYl What to do if you're sick: https://bit.ly/2xMwicJ How to self-isolate: https://bit.ly/2xDekcJ Safer social interactions: https://bit.ly/2I8MbPY Your mental well-being during COVID: https://bit.ly/3ljYQy1

2020 has been a year filled with many emotions! Today we celebrate World Kindness Day! A day where we can challenge ourselves to make someone else’s day, make them smile, feel loved, appreciated! A day filled with Kindness that will no doubt also bring a smile to your face and warm you heart. Head to our stories for a few suggestions! Wishing you all a beautiful day!

If you are trying to reach us over the next two weeks please contact our front desk 604.984.5060 as our social platforms and email won’t be monitored regularly. Thanks for your patience and understanding

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Any questions about our Groups and if they are running or put on hold Please connect with Charis! Stay safe and healthy.

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS!! These are for you - coming in 2021! Reserve your spot early as they will WILL fill up fast! NEW for Feb - Evening sessions! Please contact Corey to register: 604.367.6981

Looking for youth volunteers for our D&D Group as well as our YAC. If you are interested in either please see posters for contact info!

Halloween is coming. As always please be safe and this year put into place a few more precautions. Here are some great tips.

We have our Parent and Caregiver workshop being offered again at the end Nov. Please make sure to connect with Corey for more info and to register! Poster has all the details

For digital citizen week, we’re sharing tips to help you be safer and more aware when using technology. When you use the internet, you leave a mark or footprint... called your digital footprint. Your digital footprint is something you always leave behind when you go online. Things you say or do online may not ever be fully erased, so it’s important to think about what information you want others to be able to see. See the link here to learn more about your digital footprint and how it can affect you:

New Group Alert! Starts Nov 4! Message Ty for more info!

Check it out! We have updated the dates for this group! Register now to grab your spot! Poster includes all details

ART THERAPY GROUP is BACK!!! Check it out. All online. Let’s get creative connect with Charis to register: 604.818.7409

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. This year, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each others enemies. Rather, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.

Repost from Foundry BC.... Please check out the link below As you and your family prepare for the start of a new year of school from home, you or your family might have concerns about cyberbullying. This is a form of bullying that uses texting, social media or technology to hurt, harm and threaten others. We are all connected on social media more than ever due to the stress of staying updated on COVID, spending more time at home, and trying to stay connected with peers/friends. If you are looking for more information on bullying, resources and supports or tips for how to support someone being bullied please check out our section on Bullying by clicking the link below.

Our friends at BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre came out with a new podcast yesterday. It speaks to improving student and staff well-being throughout the school year. Check out their post for more details.

We want to hear from YOU!

REPOST Foundry BC This post is brought to you by Foundry Virtuals peer support. Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. While suicide is not an easy subject to talk about, know that its not wrong or unusual to have thoughts about it. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. Lets start the conversation. Learn more about how to talk about suicide here: https://buff.ly/2Nkz5Q8 If you want to chat, were here. Foundry Virtual offers drop-in c...ounselling and peer support to all young people in BC ages 12-24. Learn more at foundrybc.ca/virtual. If you are in crisis, call the BC Suicide Help Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealth #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #PeerSupport #Foundry See more

Everyone experiences stress and worries. Learn ways to manage stress and improve your life by joining the YMIND program, hosted by Foundry Virtual. Y MIND is a ...free seven-week program for young people ages 18-24 experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice strategies to increase coping. Learn more through the link here: foundrybc.ca/virtual/youth-groups See more

Repost from Vancouver Coastal Health Dr. Erik Swartz is talking about children and COVID-19 anxiety during the back to school season.

Wishing you all a safe and loved filled weekend. 2020 hasn’t been the year we all thought it would be BUT we all can be thankful for a few things! Take some time this weekend to explore those thankful things/moments and hold on tight to them. Let’s take this weekend and moving forward continue to spread love and positivity. Happy Thanksgiving Friends . Please note: we are closed Monday Oct 12. We will be open again Tuesday Oct 13 @ 9 am

Each October, people across Canada speak up for Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year, it is being marked from October 4 10. It’s a week of public education and awareness that encourages Canadians to learn about mental illness and share their experiences with it. This year’s theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week is There is no health without mental health. https://bhn.cmha.ca/mental-illness-awareness-week-october-/

Today we celebrate all those that work with our children, teaching, creating, listening and providing safety. It has been a challenge during these uncertain times and we thank you for all you have done and continue to do!

BC will be going to the polls this month, and it's important to know how you can vote during this time. There are different ways to vote instead of going in per...son if you do not feel comfortable going out. If you are planning to vote in person, remember to limit touching your face and to practice physical distancing. See the link here for the Elections BC website: https://elections.bc.ca/ NOTE: You can also request a mail in ballot right up until October 17 either by phoning in or online. See the link for more details on vote by mail.

With the beginning of the school year, many of us may be worried, or even anxious. Here is a helpful guide to help you as you prepare, adjust and develop to a new and safe school life during COVID-19. You can find the full guide with clickable links here: https://buff.ly/3lJw5LD

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable weekend. Please remember that COVID-19 is still active and in our communities even when the sun is out and the weekends are longer than usual!

PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: A FREE evening event for you! No need to get into you car, no need to look presentable, grab something to eat and a cup for tea/coffee and enjoy us for an informative discussion - When Stress Comes Home. Please see eventbrite link to register in order to access the zoom link.

The incredible groups keep coming! Two more to check out and register for!

A friendly reminder that our Virtual Drop In Support is still up and running. If you are feeling that coming to see us in person is just too much for your right now and would like to continue to physically distance please call our Front Desk @1 pm Monday - Thursday 604-984-5060.

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. The COVID-19 pandemic has had widespread impacts, but one of the most distinct ones is its impact on the ongoing overdose crisis. Jessica, a member of the provincial Foundry youth advisory committee, has written an article, in collaboration with Foundry clinicians and doctors, to help you navigate using substances more safely during COVID-19. See the link to learn more!

Are you a young person aged 12 15? Have you accessed services from a Foundry centre? You are invited to join a discussion group talk about your Foundry experience! An honoraria of $25/hr will be provided. Email [email protected] to find out more or to sign up for the group discussion. The date and time will be determined based on availability.

OH LOOK... New and exciting groups! Act fast, register NOW - limited space. Please connect with Charis if you have questions and/or would like to register 604-818-7409

The ShEvalesco Skills for the Real World online workshop series will facilitate weekly online workshops for female-identified youth ages 12-18 across British Columbia and beyond. Youth are currently facing a sense of isolation and lack of control as a result of COVID-19. ShEvalesco online workshops will increase connectedness of youth to each other, actively develop confidence and resilience in the adolescent female population, and continue our work in the community of buildi...ng critical life skills to set youth up for success in their journey ahead. Workshops are entirely free of charge to participants. The workshop schedule (spanning August October) can be found in the attached program overview (also available on the ShEvalesco website). Four workshop series (3-4 sessions per series) will be offered according to the following themes: (1) Assertive Communication (2) Financial Literacy (3) Self-Advocacy (4) Building Resilience

Are you between 18-24 years old and stressed and living on the North Shore? Everyone experiences worries and stress but it doesnt have to get in the way with doing the things you want to. The Youth Mindfulness group helps young people learn skills to cope with stress so they can live their best lives. If you are interested, contact Donna at 236-988-1592

REPOST from Foundry BC Going back to school can be stressful for many children and youth and this year, there will likely be even more anxiety and stress than usual because of the added uncertainly with COVID-19. Join this *FREE* webinar to learn practical tools and strategies you can start using now to set your family up for success. Youll also learn what you can do to increase your childs willingness to attend school, and what to do if they are feeling anxious about returning to school, or refuse to go to school. Check out the link below for more information and to register.

Sometimes a longer break is needed! We will be back August 24. Wishing you all a safe, fun and healthy few weeks!

The YURT program provides urgent and short-term services to youth ages 12-19 living in North or West Vancouver who are experiencing thoughts, feelings or behavior and/or substance use which is seriously interfering with their daily functioning.... YURT is confidential and mobile! The Team provides service for North Shore youth who need mental health support within 24 to 72 hours, but do not require emergency care. Please see poster for ALL details and contact info See more

A friendly reminder from our friends at VCH! When was the last time you disinfected your phone? Here's a quick run-down: 1 Remove visible dirt, grease, etc.... 2 Look up your phone's instructions online for cleaning 3 If no info is available, use disinfectant wipes/sprays with at least 70% alcohol 4 Dry surfaces thoroughly 5 Don't use hydrogen peroxide or vinegar (they don't work and may damage screens) 6 Consider using plastic covers or screen protectors to make disinfection easier See more

Happy Long Weekend! Please stay safe and have fun

Today is International Day of Friendship. A day to be thankful for those in our lives that we love, trust, turn to for support and laugh with. To all of our friends: Enjoy your day and know we are forever grateful to have you in our lives https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-friendship/

Ever get the feeling that nobody is listening? Maybe even that nobody cares about what you have to say? Its time for your voice to be heard and Speak Up! Joi...n Foundry Virtuals Speak Up a FREE 5-week webinar series where we dive into what your rights are as a young person in BC. Learn more and register through the link below! See more

Interested in drag? Wonder what its like? Come watch Ilona Verley perform over Zoom and join us for a live Q&A at our next Queer Café session on July 30th. Register at https://buff.ly/38W5Nj4

It's Pride Week! Though there aren't any events or parades, let's celebrate online together and recognize some very amazing people who have helped with LGBTQIA2...+ rights. Marsha P. Johnson was an activist, self-identified drag queen, performer, and survivor. She was a prominent figure in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. Marsha went by Black Marsha before settling on Marsha P. Johnson. The P stood for Pay It No Mind, which is what Marsha would say in response to questions about her gender. It is the consideration of who Black Marsha was that inspired The Marsha P. Johnson Institute. Marsha P. Johnson was born on August 24, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Despite a lifelong struggle with mental illness, homelessness, prostitution, and dozens of arrests, Marsha became a beloved figure in the LGBTQ civil rights movement beginning at the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and continuing through the 1980s with ACT UP. Read more on Marsha P. Johnson at the link below:

Today is International Self Care Day! Self care has always been important but this year it is especially true! What do you do to take care of yourself? Check out the link for some great ideas! https://gowanhealth.com/international-self-care-day-july-24

Vancouver Coastal Health is launching a new page you can check for recent COVID-19 exposures: https://bit.ly/2WOrLzW When and why does VCH issue exposure alerts? VCH Public Health teams follow up with all confirmed COVID-19 cases and their close contacts.... If Public Health determines there may have been low-risk public exposure and are unable to contact all possible contacts, an alert will be added to this page. We also post updates on social media. I visited one of these listed locations at the specified time. What should I do? Monitor yourself for symptoms and continue with your daily activities. If you develop symptoms, however mild, call your family doctor or 8-1-1, seek testing and then self-isolate. Where can I find exposure alerts for flights, work sites, cruises, long-distance bus and train travel and public events? You can find those on the BCCDC website, here: http://www.bccdc.ca//diseases-co/covid-19/public-exposures Read more about COVID-19 exposure alerts: https://bit.ly/2ZSnMUE

As we have started to see the uptick in COVID-19 numbers this is an important reminder that we need to keep taking care of each other and ourselves by washing our hands, wearing masks if possible, and keeping our social circles small. As we are starting to see an increase in younger people, this is the time for our Youth to help spread the word. Dr. Bonnie Henry wants YOU to be her voice! To educate, to spread the word and to be safe.

Dont forget Mondays 3-4 pm are Quarantine Zoom Hangouts. Pls connect with Charis for more info 604-818-4409

Aged between 12-24 and live in or near one of Foundrys 19 centre communities?Family/caregiver of someone who is? Foundry would love to hear from you! Just click the link below for a short survey on Foundry. Learn more at https://buff.ly/2ZHKFdL Survey closes on July 31, 2020.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in deaths related to drug toxicity and overdose. Every region of the province is being affected. Now mo...re than ever, as B.C. faces two public health emergencies, it is important to connect with others and to talk about ways to stay safe. Knowing the signs of an overdose and how to respond can help save lives. See the link below for how to respond to an opioid overdose. See more

Reminder: Mondays 3-4 pm Youth Quarantine Zoom Handouts. Hope you will be able to join!

Heart-warming moment for us at Foundry North Shore! A huge thank you to the graduating class of 2020 from Cleveland Elementary. Your donation will go to supporting youth in our community through our services and is greatly appreciated by all! @lghfoundation @north_van_school_district @vchhealthcare

Another great opportunity to tale part in this workshop! Information session tonight at 730 pm. Please email [email protected] for the zoom link

Repost from Foundry BC: Practicing mindfulness skills is like strengthening a muscle the more you practice these skills, the greater your ability to manage stress, change, and uncertainty. We believe in your resiliency! Join us on July 15, 2020 from 6:30-7:00pm for our FREE mindfulness skills session to learn more about managing uncertainty. No experience needed, learn more & register at https://buff.ly/2MIHhbd

Vacations are a much needed thing! See you when we get back July 13. All Foundry North Shore Services are still up and running. Please call 604-984-5060 if you have any questions!

Parents/Caregivers! Our next FREE Mental Health Ed Series Event is coming up July 23. This virutal event is one that you won't want to miss. Click on the link to register https://stresscomeshome.eventbrite.com

FRIDAY LIVE CLASS 12-1PM Yoga for Body-Mind Wellness accessible for everyone, BE CALM, BE CENTRED, BE. Live Well Yoga The HOpe Centre for Mental Health & Psychiatric Study Join Zoom Meeting... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82284233068 Meeting ID: 822 8423 3068 Password: 7sy91Y

Happy Canada Day Friends! In typical North Vancouver fashioin is it pouring rain today! So although we are going to miss all the in person celebrations it is the perfect day to wish our beautiful Country a Happy Birthday Virtually! Here is a bit of what is going on in our community. Know of more? Please put in the comments and share with us all. https://vancouversbestplaces.com/2020-north-vancouver-cana/ Reminder: We are closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 9 am :)