About
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has a team of community facing roles to better support your health and wellness journey. These roles include Regional Health Coordinators, Regional Mental Wellness Coordinators, Youth Mental Wellness Coordinators, a Harm Reduction Team, a Health Promotion Coordinator, Health Experience Advocates, and Miyaayaawin (wellness) Workers.
On this page you will find resources for youth, including contact information for the Youth Mental Wellness Coordinators. They connect youth with mental-health and wellness information, initiatives, community gatherings, resources, and opportunities to share their voices. This page also lists external youth and general crisis supports.
Who It Is For
Métis youth seeking mental-health or wellness support and people looking for youth-specific or general crisis resources.
How to Use or Access
- Reach out to the appropriate MNBC contact in the directory below or use the contact form below.
- Use the resources below for external support.
- If there is an immediate life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Related Ministry
Youth Mental Wellness Coordinators
Reach out to the team using the emails or online contact form below.
General Youth Mental Wellness Contact
Sign up for updates. You will receive information on:
- Mental health and wellness initiatives and resources
- Community gatherings
- Ways to get involved and share your voice
Chris Arnett
Shelby Payne
External Youth Specific Resources
Foundry B.C.
Support is available for youth ages 12–24, including virtual services. Foundry offers appointments most days through the holidays.
Youth in B.C.
Online chat and phone services for youth are available from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am.
External Mental Health and Crisis Resources
B.C. Mental Health Support Line
Access emotional support, information, and mental-health resources. Use phone number without an area code.
Victim Link B.C.
Information, referrals, and crisis support for victims of family violence, crime, and other harms.
Suicide Crisis Line
For people having thoughts of suicide or people concerned about someone who may be suicidal.
Here to Help B.C.
Here to Help B.C. is a portal for finding and accessing mental-health and substance-use supports and resources.
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Connects callers to open and available alcohol and substance-use services and resources.
Dealing With Depression
Provides resources and self-help skills for dealing with depression.