Looking for mental health support or services in your area?
Children and youth can access free and voluntary community-based mental health supports and services in B.C.
In fact, Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams currently have about 93 intake clinics for children, youth and their families at convenient locations throughout B.C.
Intake clinic times vary. See clinic information and intake hours.
Children, youth and families can attend one of our CYMH intake clinics for an intake interview. The intake interview will take about 45 to 90 minutes. Upon completion of this interview, you will be provided with information and details about the next steps and what to expect in the process.
During the intake interview, we typically get background information from parents/caregivers, and we may need to speak to them privately requiring that the child/youth leave the room. If they are too young to wait in the waiting room on their own, please consider making alternate child care arrangements.
Older children and youth (age 13 and older) are strongly encouraged to attend the clinic with their parents/caregivers.
Youth also have the option of attending the clinic on their own without their parent/caregiver.
For more information about our services, resources and supports, see:
Each CYMH intake clinic has its own catchment area. Contact your local CYMH office during regular office hours for more information.
As a result of COVID-19, intake hours may have changed. Call before visiting an intake clinic.
East Fraser (Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Abbotsford |
Tuesday
Mornings are recommended as there is more capacity. In the event of a mental health crisis, call the START program 1-844-782-7811) (1-844-START-11) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm to avoid a trip to the hospital. |
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre |
For children under age 6, call 604-852-2686 to make an appointment for a mental health intake. |
CYMH Agassiz - Harrison |
Tuesday (every second and fourth)
In the event of a mental health crisis, call the START program (1-844-782-7811) (1-844-START-11) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm to avoid a trip to the hospital. |
Chilliwack CYMH |
Contact the office for virtual intake dates and times. In-person appointments are available. |
CYMH Hope |
First and third Tuesday of every month
In the event of a mental health crisis, call the START program 1-844-782-7811) (1-844-START-11) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm to avoid a trip to the hospital. |
CYMH Mission |
Tuesday
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North Fraser (Burnaby, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Moody)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Burnaby (Brentwood) |
Tuesday
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CYMH Burnaby (Metrotown) |
Thursday
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CYMH Ridge Meadows |
Thursday
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CYMH New Westminster |
Tuesday
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CYMH Tri-Cities |
Tuesday
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South Fraser (Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Delta-North |
Call 604-940-7900 to complete an intake. Monday to Friday
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CYMH Delta-South (Ladner) |
Call 604-940-7900 to complete an intake. Monday to Friday
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CYMH Langley |
Intake by appointment. Call 604-514-2711 to schedule an intake. Monday to Friday
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CYMH Surrey Cloverdale |
Wednesday
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CYMH Surrey Guildford |
Wednesday
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CYMH Surrey North |
Wednesday
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CYMH Surrey Newton |
Wednesday
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CYMH White Rock - South Surrey |
Tuesday
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CYMH Eating Disorder Program Referral from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician required. #129, 6345 120th Street |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
Kootenays (Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Grand Forks, Invermere, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Castlegar |
Wednesday
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CYMH Cranbrook |
Call to schedule an intake. |
CYMH Creston |
Call to schedule an intake. |
CYMH Fernie |
Call to schedule an intake. |
CYMH Golden |
Tuesday
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CYMH Grand Forks |
Thursday
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CYMH Invermere |
Call to schedule an intake. |
CYMH Nakusp (Service BC Office) |
Every first and third Tuesday
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CYMH Nelson |
Thursday
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CYMH Trail |
Thursday
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Okanagan (Kelowna, Oliver, Penticton, Vernon, West Kelowna)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Kelowna |
Tuesday
Thursday
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CYMH Oliver |
Serving Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Princeton. |
CYMH Penticton |
Serving Penticton and Summerland. Please contact the office to book an intake appointment. |
CYMH Vernon |
Tuesday
Thursday
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CYMH West Kelowna |
Tuesday
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Thompson Cariboo Shuswap (100 Mile House, Ashcroft, Barriere, Clearwater, Clinton, Kamloops, Lillooet, Lytton, Merritt, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Williams Lake)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH 100 Mile House |
Thursday
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CYMH Ashcroft |
Wednesday
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Desserts Sands Community School |
Thursday
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Ridge Community Centre - Barriere Municipality District |
Call (250) 694-8670 to make an appointment. |
CYMH Clearwater |
Call (250) 674-4313 to make an appointment. |
David Stoddard School |
Call 250-453-2109 to make an appointment. |
CYMH Kamloops - North Shore |
Tuesday, Thursdays
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CYMH Kamloops - South Shore |
Tuesday, Thursdays
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CYMH Lillooet |
Call 250-256-2710 to make an appointment. |
St. Bartholomew's Health Centre |
Monday
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CYMH Merritt |
Call 250-378-1476 to make an appointment. |
CYMH Revelstoke |
Tuesday
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CYMH Salmon Arm |
Tuesday
Thursday
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CYMH Williams Lake |
Thursday
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North Central (McBride, Prince George, Quesnel, Valemount)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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Robson Family Support Services |
Call 250-569-2266 to schedule an intake on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. |
Prince George Intersect Youth and Family Services |
Tuesday
Thursday
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CYMH Quesnel |
Call 250-992-4267 to schedule an intake. |
Robson Valley Community Services |
Call 250-566-9107 to schedule an intake. |
Northeast (Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH South Peace (Chetwynd) |
Call 250-784-2342 to request an appointment. |
CYMH South Peace (Dawson Creek) |
Call to request an appointment.
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CYMH Fort Nelson |
Tuesday
Call to request an appointment. |
CYMH Fort St. John |
Call to request an appointment. |
CYMH South Peace (Tumbler Ridge) |
Call 250-784-2342 to schedule an appointment.
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Northwest (Dease Lake, Hazelton, Houston, Masset, Prince Rupert, Queen Charlotte, Smithers, Terrace)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Stikine |
Call 250-771-3444 to schedule an intake. |
CYMH Hazelton |
Call 250-842-7624 to schedule an intake. |
Houston Health Centre |
Thursday
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CYMH Masset |
Call the MCFD office in Daajing Giids (250-559-4403) or fax to 250-559-8690. |
CYMH Prince Rupert |
Tuesday
Thursday
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CYMH Queen Charlotte |
Call the MCFD office in Daajing Giids (250-559-4403). Serving Queen Charlotte, Skidegate, Sandspit and Port Clements. |
CYMH Smithers |
Wednesday
Closed for lunch from:
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CYMH Terrace |
Tuesday
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Coast/North Shore (Bella Coola, Gibsons, North Vancouver, Pemberton, Powell River, Sechelt, Squamish, Whistler)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Bella Coola |
Thursday
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CYMH Gibsons |
Call the office (604-886-5525) to arrange an over-the-phone or in-person intake. |
Gibsons Mobile Clinic |
Call the Gibsons office (604-886-5525) to schedule an appointment. |
CYMH North Shore |
Call the office to enquire or begin the intake process. |
CYMH Pemberton |
Call the office to enquire or begin the intake process. |
CYMH Powell River |
Tuesday
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CYMH Sechelt |
Call the office (604-740-8900) to arrange an over-the-phone or in-person intake. |
CYMH Squamish |
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Whistler Medical Clinic |
Call to enquire or begin the intake process. |
Vancouver/Richmond (Richmond, Vancouver)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Richmond |
Drop In Referrals for clients 0 to 11: Tuesday
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101 – 5811 Cooney Rd. |
Drop In Referrals for clients 12 to 19: Wednesday and Thursdays
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CYMH Vancouver |
Intake day: Thursday
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Pacific Spirit |
Tuesday
Thursdays
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Raven Song |
Intake day: Friday
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Sunrise |
Monday
Wednesday
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North Vancouver Island (Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Port Hardy)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Campbell River |
Wednesday
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CYMH Courtenay |
Wednesday
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CYMH Nanaimo |
Monday to Friday
New patient intake: Wednesday
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Parksville Family Place |
Tuesday
Closed (daily)
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CYMH Port Alberni |
Wednesday
Closed during the lunch hour. |
CYMH Port Hardy |
Call 250-949-8011 to schedule an intake. |
South Vancouver Island (Duncan, Sooke, Victoria)
Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Duncan |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
CYMH Eating Disorder Program Referral from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician required #302 – 2955 Jutland Rd |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
CYMH High Risk Team Short term service for suicidal youth 201-4478 West Saanich Road |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
Sooke Child and Family Centre |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
CYMH Indigenous South Vancouver Island |
Call the office to confirm intake hours (mobile services available). |
CYMH Saanich |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
CYMH Victoria |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
CYMH West Shore |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |