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.
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9-8-8
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: April 4, 2025
Crisis Centre of BC
BC Mental Health and Crisis Response: 310-6789 (no area code needed)
BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line: 1-800-784-2433
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.
Last updated: April 4, 2025
Kids Help Phone
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: April 2, 2025
KUU-US Crisis Line Society
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: April 4, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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: April 4, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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: April 4, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
Purpose Society
40 Begbie Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-526-2522
Health Van Phone: 604-351-1885
Email: mail@purposesociety.org
Purpose Society is a non-profit organization that provides services for youth and families in the Lower Mainland. Programs for youth include providing harm reduction supplies and information and referral on housing and employment.
The Mobile Health Van serves people who use drugs, sex workers, and street-engaged populations in New Westminster, Burnaby and some other communities. The Mobile Health Van provides harm reduction supplies, sharps containers, fentanyl drug checking and referrals to community resources.
Last updated: April 4, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
I Belong Program (MOSAIC)
Phone: 604-762-1566 (English & Arabic)
Phone: 604-603-5470 (English & Spanish)
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: April 4, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
Burnaby Neighbourhood House
North House
4908 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-5444
Email: northinfo@burnabynh.ca
South House
#100 – 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-431-0400
Email: info@burnabynh.ca
Offers regular volunteer programs for youth.
Last updated: April 2, 2025
Douglas College Burnaby Training Centre
202 - 4250 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-777-6099
Douglas College Training Group provides youth employment programs including Q+ Works Youth Employment Program and Reboot Plus program.
Last updated: April 4, 2025
S.U.C.C.E.S.S
#604 - 5050 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone
Chance to Choose: 604-438-7222
Community Leadership Initiative: 236-880-8428
Email
Chance to Choose: chancetochoose@success.bc.ca
Community Leadership Initiative: CLI@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: April 4, 2025
Volunteer Burnaby
#203-2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-5533
Email: info@volunteerburnaby.ca
To find volunteer opportunities, go to the volunteer positions page (https://burnaby.bcvolunteer.ca) and use the filters to select positions that are suitable for you. Or, contact Volunteer Burnaby by phone or email to learn about opportunities.
Last updated: April 4, 2025
Burnaby Youth Hub
4750 Imperial Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-551-4999
Email: eric.osmond@purposesociety.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 ages 12-24.
Last updated: April 4, 2025
Creekside Youth Centre
2720 Beaverbrook Crescent, Burnaby
Phone: 604-294-7607
City of Burnaby youth centres offer drop-in programs for youth aged 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include recreational and social activities.
Last updated: April 2, 2025
Edmonds Youth Lounge
7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-297-4841
City of Burnaby youth centres offer drop-in programs for youth aged 10 to 18 years of age. Programs include recreational and social activities.
Last updated: April 2, 2025
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: April 2, 2025
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.