Construction has started on a new, permanent Foundry location in Terrace, BC.
Located at 3221 Eby St., the project is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Province, through BC Housing, the Terrace and District Community Services Society, and Foundry.
The five-storey project will have four storeys of affordable rental housing for seniors with 43 one-bedroom units. Rent will be determined near the completion of the building and will be based on unit size and household income.
The ground floor will house the new Foundry centre, which will move from its temporary location at 3219 Eby St. All Foundry Terrace services will be offered in this new purpose-built and expanded space, and will feature a recreation space, medical assessment rooms, a kitchen, shower and programming spaces creating an inclusive and safe environment for young people. This space will be designed in collaboration with youth and families.
Foundry’s roots at St. Paul’s Hospital
Foundry began in St. Paul’s Hospital in 2015 and has grown into a network of care for young people across the province. Foundry Terrace is one of 17 centres that are open throughout province. There are 18 other centres in development, for a total of 35 across BC over the coming years. Foundry provides integrated health-and-wellness services for young people ages 12 to 24, and their families and caregivers. These integrated services make it possible for young people to access five core services in one location:
- mental-health care;
- substance-use services;
- physical and sexual health care;
- youth and family peer supports; and
- social services.
“Every single young person deserves easy access to spaces where they are seen, supported and validated without being limited by geographical, social or economic barriers,” said Steve Mathias, co-executive director, Foundry, in a news release. “We can’t wait to see the positive impact that a purpose-built and expanded Foundry Terrace will bring to youth in the community!”
The building will be owned and managed by Terrace and District Community Services Society, one of the largest community service providers in northern BC. It is expected to be completed in 2026.
For more information about Foundry BC, visit foundrybc.ca
This story was adapted from a Government of BC news release.
