Youth
Find information for youth and teens in Burnaby and the surrounding areas.
We're working closely with service providers to keep these guides updated, however information provided here may quickly change. Contact us if your organization is listed here and needs information updated, or if your organization would like to be included in our guides.
Visit the City of Burnaby for information on City services, programs and facilities.
Phone or text: 988
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a Canada-wide line for people who are experiencing a moment of crisis, struggling to understand or cope with suicidal thoughts, or who are worried about someone else.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service
Phone: 604-660-9382 or 1-800-663-1441 (Toll-free)
Available to anyone needing help with any kind of substance use issues. Free, multilingual telephone assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Crisis Line Association of BC
Crisis Line: 604-951-8855 or 1-877-820-7444
The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis.
Also provides emotional support, information and resources specific to mental health. Resources are also provided on the website.
Support by phone (24/7) and online youth chat (12pm to 1am)
Last updated: January 16, 2023
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 686868
Get support from crisis responders, counsellors and mental health information 24/7. Services now available in over 100 languages.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Phone: 250-723-2040 (Youth)
Phone: 250-723-4050 (Adults)
Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717
A First Nations and Indigenous specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free from anywhere in British Columbia.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Trans Lifeline
Phone: 1-877-330-6366 (toll-free)
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to community, support, and resources.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Youth in BC Crisis Line and Chat
Youth In BC Chat is a free online emotional support, crisis, and suicide prevention service for youth 25 and under. Chat service is available from noon to 1am.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Aunt Leah's Place
816 - 20th Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-525-1204
Email: auntleahs@auntleahs.org
Aunt Leah’s Place is a non-profit organization that helps foster kids and young mothers with housing, education and employment supports.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Burnaby/New Westminster Youth Clinic
38 Begbie St. New Westminster
Phone: 604-329-1875
Provides free confidential information and education on health and sexuality to youth 24 and under.
Last updated: May 17, 2024
Foundry Virtual Services
Toll-free: 1-833-308-6379
Email: info@foundrybc.ca
Foundry offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness resources, services and supports including counselling, peer support check-ins and group programs.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
MOSAIC - Youth Programs
Number: 604-254-9626
Email: info@mosaicbc.org
MOSAIC is a non profit settlement organization and offers many programs and services to help newcomer youth transition to life in Canada.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Odyssey I
518 Howard Ave., Burnaby
Phone: 604-299-6377
Email: info@bgcbc.ca
A program for youth with substance use concerns. Youth ages 13 to 24 and their families can access counselling services, referrals, and programs.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Telus Mobility for Good program
Email: mobilityforgood@telus.com
Youth aging out of foster care can apply for TELUS’s two year Mobility for Good program. Youth receive a refurbished smartphone and choice of free or low-cost phone plans. See TELUS website for eligibility details.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Odyssey I
518 Howard Ave., Burnaby
Phone: 604-299-6377
Email: info@bgcbc.ca
A program for youth with substance use concerns. Youth ages 13 to 24 and their families can access counselling services, referrals, and programs.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Purpose Society
38 Begbie Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-526-2522
Email: mail@purposesociety.org
Food hampers are available for families. Contact Purpose Society to register. Bagged groceries are available on Fridays at 12pm from the side door on Alexander Street.
Youth Source program provides harm reduction supplies, personal hygiene items and clothing (as donate supplies last), information and referral on housing and employment.
Health Van provides harm reduction supplies, sharps containers, and sometimes food supplies, fentanyl drug checking. Operates Tuesday 3-6pm, Thursday 4-7pm
Last updated: January 17, 2023
Alphabet Soup
2720 Beaverbrook Crescent
Phone: 604-294-7607
Email: Soup.burnaby@gmail.com
A place for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-18 who are looking for a space to be themselves and hang out with other youth. Activities include cooking, creating art, watching movies, and more. All genders and orientations welcome. Tuesdays at Creekside Youth Centre, 3pm to 5:30pm.
Last updated: March 21, 2024
I Belong Program (MOSAIC)
Phone: 604-762-1566
Email: ibelong@mosaicbc.org
MOSAIC is a non-profit settlement organization. The I Belong Program is a support program for LGBTQIA+ newcomer immigrants and refugees.
Last updated: March 21, 2024
Qmunity
Email: youth@qmunity.ca
Qmunity is an organization that responds to BC's queer, trans, and Two-Spirit communities' needs and helps them thrive. Located in Vancouver, but serving youth in the greater lower mainland.
Last updated: March 21, 2024
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
North House
4908 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-5444
Email: northinfo@burnabynh.ca
South House
4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-431-0400
Email: info@burnabynh.ca
Offers regular volunteer programs for youth.
Last updated: May 17, 2024
Douglas College Burnaby Training Centre
202 - 4250 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-777-6099
Douglas College Training Group provides youth employment programs including CAVE Youth Employment Program, SEED Youth Employment Program, and Q+ Works Youth Employment Program.
Last updated: May 17, 2024
S.U.C.C.E.S.S
#604 - 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-438-7222
Email: chancetochoose@success.bc.ca
A multicultural, multi-service agency that assists people with newcomer settlement, employment, community development, language training, family and youth counselling, youth employment, affordable housing and seniors care in all stages of their Canadian journey.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Volunteer Burnaby
#203-2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-5533
Email: info@volunteerburnaby.ca
To find volunteer opportunities visit the go volunteer website and use the advanced search to select positions that are suitable for you. Volunteer Burnaby also has a specific area for youth: http://volunteerburnaby.ca/individual/volunteering-youth/ . Youth who are interested in learning how volunteering can contribute to your Career and Personal Planning (CAPP) contact the CAPP Coordinator in your school.
Last updated: January 17, 2023
Burnaby Youth Hub
4750 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-551-4999
Email: youthhub@burnabyyouthhub.org
The Burnaby Youth Hub is a safe, inclusive space where youth can access a variety of resources, programs, and services for their personal health, development, and well-being. Offers drop-in support services to at-risk youth.
Last updated: September 15, 2023
Creekside Youth Centre
2720 Beaverbrook Crescent, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-7607
City of Burnaby youth centers offer drop-in programs for youth aged 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include recreational and social activities.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Edmonds Youth Lounge
7433 Edmonds Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-297-4841
City of Burnaby youth centers offer drop-in programs for youth aged 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include recreational and social activities.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
South Central Youth Centre
6749 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-297-4497
City of Burnaby youth centers offer drop-in programs for youth aged 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include recreational and social activities.
Last updated: May 21, 2024
Summit Youth Centre
200 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-268-1369
City of Burnaby youth centers offer drop-in programs for youth aged 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include recreational and social activities.