Foundry services are now available!
But our home on Buckley Ave won't be open for a few months yet,
so we're offering services at interim locations around Squamish.
Click here for location and services details.
Sea to Sky Community Services envisions a community where all young people feel supported and able to move forward with confidence into their adult lives.
We offer integrated health, social and recreational services to make it easier for young people and their families to access help before their concerns have a severe impact on their health and well-being. Here's the thing. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Foundry Sea to Sky building won't be open for a few months yet. But we know youth can't wait, so we're offering services at interim locations until our new home is ready for us. Visit our Services page to find out how and where to access Foundry services. For more information on current Sea to Sky Community Services programs and services go to: www.sscs.ca/youth-services/
We acknowledge that Foundry Sea to Sky will reside on the unceded traditional territories of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) people. Sea to Sky Community Services works throughout the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Interior Salish peoples, serving the Sea to Sky Corridor of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Lower Stl’atl’imx Nations (Lil’wat, Mt. Currie), Samahquam, Skatin, Xa’xtsa (Douglas) and N’Quatqua.
We offer integrated health, social and recreational services to make it easier for young people and their families to access help before their concerns have a severe impact on their health and well-being. Here's the thing. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Foundry Sea to Sky building won't be open for a few months yet. But we know youth can't wait, so we're offering services at interim locations until our new home is ready for us. Visit our Services page to find out how and where to access Foundry services. For more information on current Sea to Sky Community Services programs and services go to: www.sscs.ca/youth-services/
We acknowledge that Foundry Sea to Sky will reside on the unceded traditional territories of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) people. Sea to Sky Community Services works throughout the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Interior Salish peoples, serving the Sea to Sky Corridor of Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Lower Stl’atl’imx Nations (Lil’wat, Mt. Currie), Samahquam, Skatin, Xa’xtsa (Douglas) and N’Quatqua.
THE FACES OF FOUNDRY
In the Sea to Sky, we are proud of our local youth, counsellors and partners who have been instrumental in bringing the
Foundry Sea to Sky project where it is today. Here are some of those personal journeys of hope and discovery. Click on each picture for their story!
In the Sea to Sky, we are proud of our local youth, counsellors and partners who have been instrumental in bringing the
Foundry Sea to Sky project where it is today. Here are some of those personal journeys of hope and discovery. Click on each picture for their story!
Thank you to all those who donated to the Capital Campaign for Foundry Sea to Sky.
With your generosity, we are surpassing our campaign goal of $2.2 Million! To donate and support Sea to Sky Youth, click here!
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Applications for the Foundry Sea to Sky Youth Advisory Committee are open! Apply now until September 23, 2022 at 4pm. Successful candidates will be contacted shortly afterwards.
What does it mean to be on the Youth Advisory Committee? The Youth Advisory Committee advises on the development of Foundry Sea to Sky, as part of the Foundry BC family. Youth use their experience as young people in the community to ensure that the space, programs and services for youth are informed by youth. They are passionate about making change, work together on projects/events, and growing together as a team. Committee members will be required to attend regular meetings monthly for up to 2 hours. A minimum of 1 to 2 additional hours a month is spent on check ins and other correspondence. Commitment may also include special projects or working groups during the term. In order to apply candidates must be: – Ages 12-24 – Residents and living in Squamish – Able to commit to a minimum 1 year term – Able to commit 4-5 hours/month Honorarium: Committee members are provided with an honorarium of $20 per hour for their skills/expertise. Questions? Contact Foundry Services Coordinator Caitlin Anderson at caitlin.anderson@sscs.ca or call 604-815-3004. |
BUILDING WELLNESS TOGETHER IN OUR COMMUNITY
We values our relationships with our Indigenous partners and are actively working to decolonize and explore our internal practices by integrating Indigenous Healing Practices in Foundry Sea to Sky programming. Sea to Sky Community Services is consulting with an Indigenous Advisory Council and Indigenous leaders and Knowledge Keepers to develop programming for Indigenous youth and our wider organization.
ARE YOU A YOUTH THAT NEEDS HELP?
Trust is at the heart of what we do, and consistency and inclusivity is key to building trust. Consistency in the care youth receive and the interactions they have. Foundry Sea to Sky, will provide a safe place for youth to get the care they need. For more information on current programs and services check out Sea to Sky Community Services current Youth Programs and Services.
During the unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis, individuals and families in the Sea to Sky Corridor are coming together to support each other like never before. The creation of Foundry Sea to Sky is a direct result of the community joining together to provide support and guidance to those ages 12-24 throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor. To learn more about these planned services, please contact us.
Trust is at the heart of what we do, and consistency and inclusivity is key to building trust. Consistency in the care youth receive and the interactions they have. Foundry Sea to Sky, will provide a safe place for youth to get the care they need. For more information on current programs and services check out Sea to Sky Community Services current Youth Programs and Services.
During the unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis, individuals and families in the Sea to Sky Corridor are coming together to support each other like never before. The creation of Foundry Sea to Sky is a direct result of the community joining together to provide support and guidance to those ages 12-24 throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor. To learn more about these planned services, please contact us.
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There is an increasing need for mental health services for youth in the Sea to Sky Corridor.
THE FACTS ABOUT OUR YOUTH'S MENTAL HEALTH IN THE SEA TO SKY CORRIDOR
Youth in the Sea to Sky Corridor make up make up more than 10% of our population and are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group.
Sea to Sky youth experience mental health concerns at rates above the provincial average:
The Squamish Youth Resource Centre, previously operated by SSCS, closed due to the declining condition and the age of the building and left a service gap in our community. Foundry Sea to Sky will occupy the ground floor of the Buckley Avenue Affordable Housing Project which is currently under construction in downtown Squamish. Despite having the central Foundry centre located in Squamish, SSCS is working together with community partners and youth to identify opportunities and pilot services throughout the Corridor.
Sea to Sky youth experience mental health concerns at rates above the provincial average:
- 15% of Sea to Sky youth experience depression
- 24% of Sea to Sky youth experience anxiety or panic attacks
- 21% of Sea to Sky youth said they need mental health services
- 48% who reported mental health concerns indicated they didn’t know where to get help
The Squamish Youth Resource Centre, previously operated by SSCS, closed due to the declining condition and the age of the building and left a service gap in our community. Foundry Sea to Sky will occupy the ground floor of the Buckley Avenue Affordable Housing Project which is currently under construction in downtown Squamish. Despite having the central Foundry centre located in Squamish, SSCS is working together with community partners and youth to identify opportunities and pilot services throughout the Corridor.
