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Integrated Child & Youth Team (ICY) at Foundry Richmond - Youth Ages 12 to 18

Need help immediately?

If there is a life-threatening safety concern, please call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-784-2433

BC Crisis Line: 604-310-6789

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Indigenous Crisis and Support Line - KUU-US Crisis Support Line: 1-800-588-8717

Harm reduction: Toward the Heart 

Community-based assessment and treatment for youth ages 12 to 18 who are affected by moderate to severe mental health concerns. This program also helps to coordinate care and services with other community resources. If you are a child ages 6 to 12, ICY support is available at Richmond Place – 8100 Granville Avenue.

The Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) team is part of B.C.'s mental health and substance use care strategy and receives funding from the Government of B.C.. The team provides mental health assessment and treatment at school and in the community for children and youth experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. 

Learn more information about the ICY teams on the Government of B.C. website.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    • Children and youth aged 6 to 19
    • Resident of Richmond

  • Get a referral

    Call (604) 204-1111 to connect with our teams that support children, youth, adults, and older adults in Richmond. 

    ​Both professional referrals and self-referrals are accepted. Appointments with a psychiatrist require a referral from a health professional. A physician or a nurse practitioner may complete our Richmond MHSU referral form.

  • Languages

    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, French and Punjabi. Interpreters will be provided if required.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

See specific services for detailed hours.

Foundry Richmond

We provide safe, non-judgmental care, information and resources, and work to reach young people earlier – before health challenges become problematic. Foundry brings health and social services together in a single place to make it easier for young people to find the care, connection and support they need.

Integrated Child & Youth Team (ICY)

Community based assessment and treatment for children and youth ages 6 to 19, who are affected by moderate to severe mental health concerns. This program also helps to coordinate care and services with other community resources.