Mental Health & Wellness
Abbotsford Hospice Society
We support children of all ages who are anticipating or grieving the death of someone special. Our staff and volunteers are trained to support children as they explore complex emotions through expressive play and art based activities that help normalize the grief process.
Find Out MoreAbbotsford Restorative Justice & Advocacy Association
Abbotsford Restorative Justice provides a voluntary process whereby victims & affected parties can have a meaningful voice into what needs to happen to repair the harms, when crime or wrong-doing has occurred. We work with referrals from the Abbotsford Police Department, Abbotsford School District as well as various other community referrals.
Find Out MoreAbbotsford Youth Health Centre
Archway Community Services
Helping Abbotsford’s youth develop the lifelong habit of protecting and enhancing all aspects of their health.
Find Out MoreAboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health
We are respectful of traditional teachings and strive for a holistic view of health as set out on the medicine wheel. We work to make services accessible to the community.
Find Out MoreAdolescent Day Treatment Program
Fraser Health
The Adolescent Day Treatment Program is a sub-regional community-based program providing a wide range of individualized mental health services and educational programming for adolescents with acute psychiatric illnesses. Young people from Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack and Fraser Cascade between the ages of 13-18 years inclusive attend the program four days a week from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. for up to five months.
Find Out MoreAnxiety Group
Cares Counselling Society
The Anxiety Group for girls Grades 9-12 is a safe place to process your anxiety with professionals and peers.
Find Out MoreChild & Youth Mental Health
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMH) provides a wide range of direct and contracted community-based specialized mental health services to children and youth under the age of 19 and their families on a voluntary basis.
Find Out MoreHealthy Abbotsford
Live 5-2-1-0
Healthy Abbotsford is a city-wide initiative to engage the residents of the community in promoting, fostering and engaging in healthy lifestyle choices to encourage the overall improvement in the health and well being of residents of Abbotsford.
Find Out MoreHolmberg House
London Tree Counselling Private Organization
Counselling & Psychological Support for Children, Youth and Adults
Find Out MoreIn It Together
Archway Community Services
The purpose of the In It Together program is to disrupt and interrupt the flow of young people (ages 12 – 30) into organized crime or gangs. This program is in partnership with the Archway Youth Resource Centre and South Asian Community Resource Office.
Find Out MoreIndependent Living & Youth Agreement Support
Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
Outreach Services for youth living on their own on Independent Living or a Youth Agreement through Ministry of Children and Family Development or Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society.
Find Out MoreMental Health and Wellness for Children and Youth
Empowered By Horses Private Organization
We offer private and group programs for children and youth seeking support with mental health and wellness by partnering with horses in nature.
Find Out MoreParent In Residence (PIR)
FamilySmart™
FamilySmart™ Parents In Residence (PiR) and Youth In Residence (YiR) provide peer support, mentoring, system navigation and access to information, resources, networks and education.
Find Out MoreSexual Abuse Intervention Program
Archway Community Services
We offer counselling services to children and youth (ages 3 to 18) impacted by sexual abuse and group services to their non-offending caregivers.
Find Out MoreSTART Team
Fraser Health
The START Team provides assessment and intervention services for children and youth (6-18) experiencing a mental health crisis and living in the Fraser Health region. A mental health crisis does not necessarily require attending the hospital emergency department. Children and youth in crisis often can be effectively supported in the community.
Find Out MoreSundance Solace Society
Sundance Solace Society is a non-profit working towards removing funding and resource barriers that keep humans and horses in need from accessing a safe and healthy place of solace. Sundance Sundance is committed to offering access to mental health services that utilize horses and nature for individuals and groups who have limited financial resources.
Find Out MoreTeen Groups
Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
Youth Resource Centre offers a variety of groups for youth that address different aspects in youth's lives, build skills and offer support from youth workers and peers.
Find Out MoreYouth & Family Counselling
Youth Unlimited
Family, teen, parenting support by a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Abbotsford. Affordable rates.
Find Out MoreYouth & Family Inclusion (Y-Fi)
Foundry Abbotsford - Archway Community Services
A safe place where youth and families communicate and create together!
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Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
Youth Resource Centre offers services for youth involved in the Youth Justice system. Youth probation referrals only.
Find Out MoreYouth Mentorship
Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
Youth are provided with a positive adult role model to increase youth resiliency and success.
Find Out MoreYouth Team & Youth Justice (Probation)
Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a wide range of services to help young people and their families when they are having difficulties, when youth are sexually exploited, have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, are living on the street, have mental health problems, or a combination of issues. A Youth Probation Officer and Restorative Youth Justice Conference Program is also available for court referrals.
Find Out MoreFactsheets
- Mental Health: Abbotsford Mental Health Resources for Children, Youth & Families (PDF)
- Mental Health: What To Do If You Are Concerned Your Child May Be Experiencing A Mental Health Challenge (Champions For Community Wellness) (PDF)
- ADHD: Here To Help: ADHD in Children & Youth (PDF)
- Anxiety: Here To Help: Anxiety Disorders (PDF)
- Bi-Polar: Here To Help: Bipolar Disorder (PDF)
- Eating Disorders: Here To Help: Eating Disorders
- Suicide: Here To Help: Learn About Suicide
- Stress: Here To Help: Learn About Stress
Helpful Websites
View a list of helpful websites with resources for those looking for developmental and physical supports.