Community Counselling Resources
Orientation to Child, Youth & Family Mental Health and Substance Use Services: A Guide for Families in the South Vancouver Island Area
A great guide to accessing services in our community. Find it here: Guide
Saanich Child & Youth Mental Health
Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMH) provides treatment and support to children and youth under 19 years affected by serious mental health issues. This service is accessed through a 'walk-in' intake process. Please contact (250) 952-5073 for more information.
Check out this informative resource guide for in-depth information about this service Child & Youth Mental Health Services
BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Choosing a private counsellor is an important personal decision. Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) have met specific educational and training criteria that provide assurance of experience, qualifications and stringent professional and ethical standards. Many extended health care benefit programs have coverage for registered clinical counsellors.
Find an RCC here https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/
Foundry Victoria
Foundry Victoria offers a range of wellness services for young people ages 12-24, including mental health care, substance use supports, social services and peer support. Please call Foundry Victoria at 250-383-3552 starting at 9:30 AM daily or visit https://foundrybc.ca/victoria/
The Foundry now has an app for counselling and peer support! Download it at the app store or check out https://foundrybc.ca/virtual/
Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic
Thursdays 5:30PM-7:30PM
Shoreline Medical - 2A - 2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC
We are a youth health clinic available on the Saanich Peninsula. Our clinic offers a safe place where you can find confidential help for any medical concern - physical, mental and sexual health.
Call (250) 656-4143 or visit https://www.facebook.com/peninsulayouthclinic/ or https://shorelinemedical.ca/landing/youth-clinic/
Saanich Neighbourhood Place Youth Outreach
Our Family Support Team have experience working with youth ages 11 – 18 who may be facing various challenges or mental health issues. We meet with youth at school or in the community and build a rapport through one-to- one support. Call 250-360-1148
Beacon Community Services: Children & Youth Counselling
Offering counselling, mediation and, when appropriate, respite care to help youth and their families cope with a variety of issues, including those related to behavior or parenting. For more information, please contact Central Intake at 250-655-5305.
Kids Help Phone
Need help now? You can reach a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868