Langley and Surrounding Areas
YOUTH RESOURCES
( AGES 12-24)
For youth, caregivers and families
It is okay to ask for help
I give help when others need it
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LEC CHOICES 2023-2024
Langley and Surrounding Areas
CRISIS & EMERGENCIES
In Case of Emergency
Call 911
START (Short Term Assessment Response Treatment)
9634 King George Boulevard
Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-585-5561
Provides assessment and intervention services for children and teens (ages six - 18) who are experiencing a mental health and substance use crisis
SPEAC (Suicide Prevention, Education and Counselling)
Phone: 604-584-5811
For children and youth (ages 3-18) living in Surrey, White Rock and Langley who have made a suicide attempt or may be at risk
HelpLine for Children and Youth
Phone: 310-1234 ( No area code)
A 24-hour helpline for children and youth who may feel unsafe, confused, or scared, and wish to talk with someone; line is answered by child protection social workers.
Fraser Health Crisis Line
Phone: 604-951-8855
Provides immediate, free, confidential support to all ages 24/7
Langley and Surrounding Areas
CRISIS & EMERGENCIES
Call or Text 988
NEW RESOURCE
Canadians can access free billingual, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention
Available 24/7 and 365 days
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention
Phone:1-800-784-2433
Confidential, non-judgmental, free emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair
Kid's Help Phone
Phone: 1-800-668-68685
Provides referrals and professional counselling to children and youth ages five to 20 across Canada, by telephone, mobile app, and live chat.
Violence Against Youth
Phone 24/7: 1-800-680-4264
Text: 604-836-6381
Provides an anonymous, confidential way for young people to receive support about youth violence, bullying, peer pressure, and intimidation or threats by a person or a gang
Langley and Surrounding Areas
FOOD INSECURITY
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Pantry available to access
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to food supports, mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
Langley Youth Hub
Phone: 604-546-1130
Offers youth ages 12 to 24 the opportunity to access a variety of free resources and support services under one roof, and build connections with other youth in the community.
Langley Food Bank
5768 203 Street, Langley
Phone: 604-533-0671
Monday, Wednesday or Fridays between 9:30-2 pm
Aldergrove Food Bank
27524 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove
Phone: 604-857-1671
Tuesdays 11:30-2pm
Langley and Surrounding Areas
FOOD INSECURITY
Raphael Family Support Centre
www.raphaelcentre.ca
Online Application Only!
Offering Langley School District families experiencing hardship can be supported. Providing everyday necessities in the way of food, personal care and baby products
Sources Food Bank Langley
Unit 208 - 20445 62 Ave, Langley
Phone: 604-532-5290
All adults (19+) must register in person during distribution hours with the following information:
Photo I.D. (e.g. BCID, driver’s license, passport, student I.D.)
Proof of address (e.g. utility bill, bank statement)
Proof of dependants (e.g. health card or custody papers)
Distribution Days
Tuesday 9:30-3:30, Wednesday 10-6 and Thursday 10-2.
Surrey Food Bank
Phone:604-581-5443
You must book an appointment to register
For residents in Surrey, North Delta and Cloverdale
Langley and Surrounding Areas
FOOD PROGRAMS
Langley and Surrounding Areas
HOUSING AND SHELTERS
Shelter and Street Help Line BC
Phone: 211
Provides youth information on shelter options and availability within the Lower Mainland
Youth Emergency Shelter Maple Ridge
Phone: 236-992-8313
Provides 24/7 safe space to stay, food security, outreach, 1:1 support and day programming for youth.
Langley Youth Hub
Phone: 604-546-1130
Housing Support Worker Available
Offers youth ages 12 to 24 the opportunity to access a variety of free resources and support services.
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to food supports, mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
HOUSING AND SHELTERS
Cyrus Centre Abbottsford
Phone:604-859-5773
2616 Ware Street Abbottsford
A community-based response to community needs, working with the diverse communities. Provides emergency shelter for youth
City Centre Youth Hub Surrey
Phone: 604-587-8100
One-stop centre for youth and families to access a drop-in resource room for support, food, laundry, and showers, as well as programming for social, health, education, housing, substance use, employment, and life skills services
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association
All Nations Youth Safe House
Phone: 604-584-2625
ANYSH offers a 30-day home-like space that is safe, comfortable and caring when youth ages 16-18 are enduring times of hardship.
Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal Welcome
Langley and Surrounding Areas
MENTAL HEALTH
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care (coming soon), peer support and social services.
Drop in Counselling M-W from 2-6
Encompass Support Services
Phone: (604) 534-2171
Offering clinical counselling for individuals and programs such as Trauma Therapy (all ages) and Sexual Abuse Support Services (under 18)
Langley Community Services
Phone: 604-534-7921
Offering FREE community counselling program for residents of Langley and Aldergrove who are 16 years and older
Sources Community Resource Centre
DiscoverY Program for Young People
Phone: 604-538- 2522
5783 176A Street, Cloverdale
DiscoverY is a free short-term counselling program for youth and young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 for eight sessions.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
MENTAL HEALTH
Child and Youth Mental Health Intake Clinic
Phone:604-514-2711
120-20434 64th Avenue
Langley
Intake Wednesdays 8:30-3:30
Provides a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost
Child and Youth Mental Health Intake Clinic
15405 88th Avenue Surrey
Phone:604-951-5701
Intake Wednesdays 9-3:30
Langley Youth Hub
Phone: 604-546-1130
Offers youth ages 12 to 24 the opportunity to access a variety of free resources and support services under one roof, and build connections with other youth in the community.
Langley Youth and Family Services
Phone: 604-514-2900
Offering FREE community counselling services for youth in Langley under the age of 18
Langley and Surrounding Areas
SUBSTANCE USE
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care (coming soon), peer support and social services.
Drop in Counselling M-W from 2-6
Pacific Community Resource
ASTRA
Phone: 604-312-5866
Astra supports Fraser Valley youth 13-24 (primary focus is on 13 – 18) who would like to change their relationship with alcohol and/or drugs.
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
(Journey's Program)
Phone: 604-547-1202
Provides community-based group and individual counselling and outreach for adults and youth aged 13 or older dealing with self-identified or diagnosed substance use and mental health issues
Langley Community Services Society
Phone: 604-534-7921
Provides information, education, counselling and referrals for individuals
Langley and Surrounding Areas
SUBSTANCE USE
B.C Alcohol and Drugs Information and Referral Service
Phone: 604-660-9382
Provides information and referral to education, prevention and treatment services and regulatory agencies.
Child and Youth Mental Health
Phone:604-514-2711
Intake Wednesdays 8:30-3:30
120-20434 64th Avenue
Langley
Provides a range of mental health assessment and treatment options for children and youth (0-18 years of age) and their families at no cost
Child and Youth Mental Health
Surrey Cloverdale
Phone:604-951-5701
Intake Wednesdays 9-3:30
Substance Use Counselling
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Phone:604-547-1202
Assessment, counselling and referrals to other services for youth between 12 and 24 affected by problematic substance use.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Every Wednesday 2-6pm
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
WORKBC
Phone: 604-360-4196
110-19925 Willowbrook Drive
www.workbc.ca
WorkBC connects job seekers and employers – helping people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills, and helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses.
Langley Community Services Society
Employment Services
Phone: 604-534-7921
Provides employment programs aimed to support our participants in gaining the skills, confidence and experience needed to find a job or move on to further training.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Job Bank:Youth
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
Job Bank has been around helping Canadians find work and plan their careers.
Langley Youth Hub
Phone: 604-546-1130
Offers youth ages 12 to 24 the opportunity to access a variety of free resources and support services under one roof, and build connections with other youth in the community.
Sources Community Resource
Specialized Employment Program
Phone: 604-531-6226
5783 176A Street
Surrey
Sources Specialized Employment Services offers support to individuals on a person-by-person basis and assists them to find and retain work in the labour market. We offer a full range of employment services, including self-employment, customized employment and supported employment.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
YOUTH SERVICES
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
Drop in Counselling M-W from 2-6
Youth Emergency Shelter Maple Ridge
Phone: 236-992-8313
Provides 24/7 safe space to stay, food security, outreach, 1:1 support and day programming for youth.
Langley Youth Hub
Phone: 604-546-1130
Offers youth ages 12 to 24 the opportunity to access a variety of free resources and support services under one roof, and build connections with other youth in the community.
Langley City Youth
20399 Douglas Crescent
Phone: 604-514-2999
Provides drop in programming for youth at Timms Community Centre.
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Langley and Surrounding Areas
YOUTH SERVICES
Encompass Support Services
Youth Outreach and Support Services
Phone: 604-534-2171
Provides individual, group, and outreach support to youth who are at-risk, marginalized, street-involved, and/or being supported by MCFD.
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society Youth Programming
Youth Wellness ( 12-24)
Youth Programming, Cultural Activities, Outreach, Employment Supports and Workshops
Contact : Stephanie@lvfsa.org
YWRAPP- Young Women Reclaiming Aboriginal Place and Power
Ages 15+
Leadership, Activism, Decison Making and Empowerment For Young Women and LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
Contact: Shelley@lvfsa.org
Inclusion Langley: Youth Services
Phone: 604-546-8611 ext. 232
Provides personalized and flexible service for youth 16-19 in the Langley community
Langley and Surrounding Areas
LGBTQIA2S+
Friends of Dorothy
Phone:604-546-2700
Friends of Dorothy is an inclusive, safe, LGBTQ2S+ centered, weekly drop-in for youth ages 12-24.
Thursdays 4-6pm at The Foundry 20616 Eastleigh Crescent
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
QMUNITY
Phone: (604) 684-5307
www.qmunity.ca
QMUNITY is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, BC that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives.
GAB YOUTH for ages 14-25
Wednesdays Online 4-6 or Fridays 4-6 In Person
Prideline BC
Phone:604-684-6869
Peer support, information and referrals for anyone in BC
Available weeknights (Monday to Friday) from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Langley and Surrounding Areas
LGBTQIA2S+
Q Chat
Text: 250-800-9036
Phone and chat services M-W 6-9pm
Provides telephone and chat peer support to LGBTQIA2S youth residing within BC, information and referral services to help youth find local queer resources.
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society Youth Programming
Youth Wellness ( 12-24)
Youth Programming, Cultural Activities, Outreach, Employment Supports and Workshops
Contact : Stephanie@lvfsa.org
YWRAPP- Young Women Reclaiming Aboriginal Place and Power
Ages 15+
Leadership, Activism, Decison Making and Empowerment For Young Women and LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
Contact: Shelley@lvfsa.org
Surrey Youth Alliance
Phone: 604-657-4991
Support and drop in for youth ages 14-21 every Weds 6-8pm
Langley and Surrounding Areas
INDIGENOUS SPECIFIC
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
Indigenous Cultural Supports 2-5:30
Metis Family Services
Phone: 604-584-6621
#312-7485 130 Street
Programs and services for the Metis Community
Lower Fraser Aboriginal Society
Phone: 604- 427-2664
Family Navigator: Heather Diewert 604-308-4925
Dedicated group of individuals who promote, support and advocate for services to meet the needs of our Aboriginal families in Langley.
Fraser Health: Indigenous Mental Health Liaisons
Phone: 778-228-6043
(Surrey Region)
Providing assessment, referral, counseling services and mental health education to clients and families.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
INDIGENOUS SPECIFIC
Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society
Phone: 604-533-8826
Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS) is a fully delegated Aboriginal child welfare agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through prevention, community development and child welfare programs to Aboriginal (Status, Non-Status, On Reserve, Off Reserve, Stó:lō and other First Nation, Inuit, and Métis) children, youth and their families residing throughout the Fraser Valley.
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association
Phone:(604 595-1170
A101-10095 Whalley Blvd,
Surrey
Foster the health and well-being of urban Indigenous people in the Fraser Salish Region by providing culturally relevant services, support, and advocacy.
Youth Shelter, Indigenious Youth Connections Program, Indigenious Youth Outreach and Empowerment
Langley and Surrounding Areas
SEXUAL HEALTH
The Foundry
Phone:604-546-2700
Every Monday and Wednesday
Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, trans care, peer support and social services.
Langley Youth Hub
Phone: 604-546-1130
Offers youth ages 12 to 24 the opportunity to access a variety of free resources and support services under one roof, and build connections with other youth in the community.
Youth Clinic Surrey
Phone: 604-585-5999
9634 King George Boulevard
Provides free confidential information and education regarding sexuality and health for youth up to 21 years old.
This includes birth control education and some provision, pregnancy testing and decision making, STI information, examinations and treatment and HIV education and testing.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
SEXUAL HEALTH
WHY CLINIC
Phone: 604-546-1130
For Secondary Students in Langley and Aldergrove, every Fridays between 12-3
Virtual sessions avaliable
Sex Sense Line
Phone: 604-731-7803
Monday-Friday 9-9pm
Operates a free, nonjudgmental, confidential and anonymous phone line staffed by registered nurses, sexual health educators.
Questions about sex, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy and pregnancy options including parenting, adoption, and abortion information, sexual orientation.
Health Link BC
Phone: 811
Health advice 24/7 from Registered Nurses
Sexual Health Clinic Langley
Phone: 604-702-4906
Langley Health Unit, 6470 201 Street
Provides free and confidential testing, counselling and education about sexually transmitted infections
Langley and Surrounding Areas
ONLINE RESOURCES
Mind Shift App
Download the App - Apple Store and Google Play
A free self-help anxiety relief app, that helps you reduce worry, stress, and panic by following evidence-based strategies
Mindfulness App
Download the App - Apple Store and Google Play
A free self-help on how to mediate and improve your inner well being
Foundry Virtual BC
Download the App - Apple Store and Google Play
Young people aged 12-24 and their caregivers can access virtual services through the Foundry BC app from anywhere in British Columbia!
Schedule an appointment virtually!
BC 211
www.bc211.ca
Dial or Text 211
Connecting people to resources for help, where and when they need it.
Providing information and referral services for community and government programs.
Langley and Surrounding Areas
ONLINE RESOURCES
The Foundry
www.foundrybc.ca
Foundry offers free and confidential supports for young people ages 12-24 – mental health care, substance use services, medical services, youth and family peer supports, and social services – both online and in-person in communities across BC.
Youthspace
www.youthspace.ca
Monday-Sunday 6pm-Midnight
Youthspace.ca is an online crisis & emotional support chat service. We listen without judgement, and keep chats confidential & anonymous.
Kelty Mental Health
www.keltymentalhealth.ca
We help families across the province navigate the mental health system, connect with peer support, and access resources and tools to support wellbeing.
Anxiety Canada www.anxietycanada.com
Our mission is to reduce the barrier of anxiety so you can live the life you want. We offer trusted resources and programs to help people better understand and manage anxiety .