Resources
Youth Resources
Someone to talk to
You can call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234.
You do not need an area code. You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.
You can also get help from:
Foundry
Foundry Richmond aims to provide a welcoming, inclusive and accessible space for young people (12-24 years) and their families to find support for their wellness needs. Foundry centres provide a one-stop shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports. Our BC Government continues to support the Richmond Foundry Project as a stakeholder and partner.
LGBTQ+ Youth
QMUNITY, BC's Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit resource centre offers a youth program from 14-25. There is peer support through:
- Weekly Drop-ins and Activities
- One-On-One Support
- Events and Social Gatherings
- Gender Affirming Clothing Exchange Program
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To learn more visit: qmunity.ca/youth
Pathways Clubhouse
Pathways clubhouse youth program is aimed to support teens 13-18 with lived experience of mental illness. They host monthly social events, assistance with job search and resume building, mental-health related projects, and accessing adult programs later on.
Health Resources
Trusted Health Advice
Contact HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1, available 24/7, or go to healthlinkbc.ca
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Immunizations
Visit ImmunizeBC.ca/influenza for flu shot information, and for COVID-19 information, visit: BCCDC.ca/Covid19
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Mental Health and Substance Use
Visit: vch.ca/MentalHealth​
Seniors' Resources
BC Seniors' Guide
Stop by our community office at 115-4011 Bayview Street for a paper copy of the BC Seniors' Guide, which is full of amazing resources for health, housing, transportation, finances and more! We also offer an Elder's Guide for information regarding Indigenous health and wellness.
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SeniorsBC
The SeniorsBC.ca website provides information on services and programs in BC
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Office of the Seniors Advocate
The office of the seniors advocate is for both information and referrals. Members of the public are encouraged to call, email or visit the office: Toll-Free: 1-877-952-3181, Victoria: 250-952-3181, email: info@seniorsadvocatebc.ca
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Richmond Cares Richmond Gives Seniors Community Support
RCRG offers many wonderful services for seniors, including:
- Volunteer shopping: shop-by-phone allowing grocery orders.
- Family and Friend Caregiver Hub
- Senior Peer Counselling​
For information about any of these programs, call: 604-279-7020, or visit: rcrg.org