Here to Help
If a child or youth is in immediate or iminent danger, call 9-1-1.
If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker.
Phone 1-800 663-9122 at any time of the day or night.
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY OR YOU ARE UNABLE TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE GO TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM OR CALL 9-1-1
Accessing Counselling Outside of School
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Start with an appointment with your family doctor; sometimes regular blood work is done to rule out physical conditions and they can also refer to psychiatrists if needed
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Look into your extended medical plan to find out if you have access to the Employee Assistance Program, you can phone your provider and they will give you a list of local counsellors that can be used under your plan
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Foundry: There are doctors, counsellors and youth advocates on site. FOUNDRY is Virtual now!
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Child and Youth Mental Health, intake drop in on Thursdays from 9:00-4:00pm at 22323 119th Ave, 604-466-7300 (free)
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Wellness Together Canada provides tools and resources to help Canadians
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You can search up fee based counsellors at www.bc-counsellors.org or www.ccpa-accp.ca
Should you require assistance with school please connect with your school.
Check out all our community resource links at the bottom of this page.
Wellbeing.ca - pathway for mental health and substance use supports across B.C.
Community Resources available
Mental Well-Being Information and Resources from BC Minstry of Education
Need to Talk?
The Kids Help Phone is an online and telephone service that hooks youth up with counsellors who are non-judgmental and available to talk 24/7. You can call them at: 1-800-668-6868 or Text: CONNECT to 686868
Call 1-800-784-2433
if you are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be.
Call 310-6789
for mental health emotional support, information and resources
Live Chat from Noon to 1 AM
CALL 1-800-588-8717 (Toll Free)
24 Hour Crisis Line for Aboriginal Youth/Adults/Elders
Virtual Mental Health Supports During COVID-19
What are the Community Resources?
A service directory - Find what you Need
Low-Cost and Free Food Programs-MR/PM
Short Term Assessment Response (START)
Provides confidential mental health crisis intervention services for children and teens.
Intakes continue to be occurring on Thursdays between 9-4 via telephone 604-466-7300
Young people 12-24 can access mental health and substance use support, physical health, peer support, and social services. For support, please call our office at 604-380-3133 and leave a message.
Cythera Youth Walk-Ins Counselling and 24-Hour Help Line
Click link to book or call 604-467-9966 for 24-hour help line for members of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows and Katzie.
Are you a family with a child or youth with mental health challenges? We get it - we are also families whose kids struggle with their mental health and we know things might be tough right now. We'll listen and keep it real - connect with us
A program of Community Services, helps all children and youth in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie First Nation who have experienced or witnessed physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
Promotes healthier lifestyles free from substance abuse in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Facilitating growth and development in families and communities through a variety of supports.
Programs and services are designed to meet a wide range of issues such as parent education, family counselling, sexual abuse counselling, specialized therapeutic intervention, and second-stage shelter for survivors of violence
We offer grief support to the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Support services are available free of charge, are confidential. 604-463-7722
