Bateman Foundry

Counselling and Supports

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY & WELLNESS OF YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE, PLEASE REACH OUT FOR HELP

Local Counselling and Mental Health Supports

Abbotsford Foundry  
Ages 12 to 24 
Foundry Abbotsford offers free same-day counselling, with options to connect online, by phone, or in person.

To book, visit:  

Select 鈥淪ame Day Counselling Booking Request Form.鈥 The form asks for basic information, preferred contact method, and available times.

Availability:

  • Monday: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday and Thursday: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Foundry also provides additional services, including a medical clinic and peer support programs.

Abbotsford Children & Youth Mental Health 
Ages: Up to 19 
Offers diagnosis and treatment for mental health disorders, including individual and group counselling.

Location: 2828 Cruickshank Street, Abbotsford
Phone: 604-870-5880

Abbotsford Hospice Society  
All ages 
Offers counselling and supports related to grief and loss.

Location: 32780 Marshall Road, Abbotsford
Phone: 604-852-2456
Website:  

Mission Youth Centre  
Ages 12 to 18 Drop-in Space 
A safe drop-in space for youth.

Website:   
Location: 33100 10th Avenue, Mission
Phone: 604-814-1254

Chilliwack Neighbourhood Learning Centre 
In-person and virtual counselling

Website:   
Location: 46361 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Phone: 

  • 604-819-4603 (Neighbourhood Learning Centre)
  • 604-378-2599 (St贸:l艒)

Crisis Lines

Crisis Lines for Children and Youth

START Program 
Provides mental health and substance use crisis support for youth aged 6 to 18.

Phone: 604-743-0765

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Weekends: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Kids Help Phone
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868

Youth in BC
Call or text: 988
Website:  

Crisis Lines for Indigenous Peoples

Native Youth Crisis Line (KUU-US)
1-877-209-1266

First Nations BC-Wide Crisis Line
1-800-588-8717

Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310

Crisis Lines for All Ages

Suicide Crisis Helpline
1-800-SUICIDE

Fraser Health Crisis Line
1-877-820-7444

Reporting Safety Concerns

ERASE Report It Tool 
The ERASE Report It tool helps keep schools safe. If you see or hear something that could affect school or personal safety, report it using this tool. Reports can be made anonymously, though including your name helps school safety teams respond more effectively.

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Need help finding more support? 

Call or text 2-1-1, a free, confidential BC resource line that connects people to community supports and services.

It is okay to ask for help.