Child & Youth Mental Health Intake Clinics
Last updated on November 4, 2024Looking 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.
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How does it work?
Intake interview
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
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.
Services, resources and supports
For more information about our services, resources and supports, see:
Where can I find the closest intake clinic?
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.
Clinic information and intake hours
Fraser
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. |
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Fraser Valley Child Development Centre |
For children under age 6, call 604-852-2686 to make an appointment for a mental health intake. |
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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. |
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Chilliwack CYMH |
Wednesday
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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. |
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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 book an intake appointment (virtual or in-person). Monday to Friday
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CYMH Delta-South (Ladner) |
Call 604-940-7900 to book an intake appointment (virtual or in-person). Monday to Friday
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CYMH Langley |
Intake by appointment. Call 604-514-2711 to schedule an intake (virtual or in-person). 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 |
Intake by appointment. Call 604-501-3122 to schedule an intake. Monday to Friday
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CYMH White Rock - South Surrey |
Tuesday
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CYMH Eating Disorder Program South Fraser |
Referral from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician required. Referrals will be contacted for intake. |
Interior
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 |
Call 250-365-4470 to book an intake appointment. |
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CYMH Cranbrook |
Call to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Creston |
Call to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Fernie |
Call to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Golden |
Tuesday
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CYMH Grand Forks |
Call 250-442-4378 to book an intake appointment. |
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CYMH Invermere |
Call to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Nakusp (Service BC Office) |
Call 250-265-4865 to book an intake appointment. |
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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. |
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CYMH Penticton |
Serving Penticton and Summerland. Please contact the office to book an intake appointment. |
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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. |
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CYMH Clearwater |
Call 250-674-4313 to make an appointment. |
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David Stoddard School |
Tuesday
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CYMH Kamloops - North Shore |
Tuesday or Thursday
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CYMH Kamloops - South Shore |
Tuesday or Thursday
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CYMH Lillooet |
Call 250-256-2710 to make an appointment. |
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St. Bartholomew's Health Centre |
Monday
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CYMH Merritt |
Call 250-378-1476 to make an appointment. |
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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
North Central (McBride, Prince George, Quesnel, Valemount)
| Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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Robson Family Support Services |
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
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Prince George Intersect Youth and Family Services |
Tuesday
Thursday
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CYMH Quesnel |
Call 250-992-4267 to schedule an intake. |
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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. |
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CYMH South Peace (Dawson Creek) |
Call to request an appointment. |
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CYMH Fort Nelson |
Call 250-774-5585 to book an intake appointment. |
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CYMH Fort St. John |
Call to request an appointment. |
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CYMH South Peace (Tumbler Ridge) |
Call 250-784-2342 to schedule an appointment. |
Northwest (Daajing Giids, Dease Lake, Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, Masset, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace)
| Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Daajing Giids |
Call or text 778-884-0215 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Stikine |
Call CYMH intake at 250-771-3444, or call or text 250-641-0077 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Hazelton |
Call or text 250-876-8153 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Houston |
Call or text 250-876-8153 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Kitimat |
Call or text 250-279-3927 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Masset |
Call or text 778-884-0215 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Prince Rupert |
Call or text 778-884-0215 to schedule an intake. |
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CYMH Smithers |
Call or text 250-876-8153 to schedule an intake |
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CYMH Terrace |
Call or text 250-641-0077 to schedule an intake. |
Vancouver Coastal
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 |
Call 604-894-2091 (Pemberton office) to book an intake appointment. |
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CYMH Gibsons |
Call the office 604-886-5525 to arrange an over-the-phone or in-person intake. |
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Gibsons Mobile Clinic |
Call the Gibsons office 604-886-5525 to schedule an appointment. |
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CYMH North Shore |
Call the office to enquire or begin the intake process. |
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CYMH Pemberton |
Call the office to enquire or begin the intake process. |
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CYMH Powell River |
Call 604-485-0600 to book an intake appointment. |
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CYMH Sechelt |
Call the office 604-740-8900 to arrange an over-the-phone or in-person intake. |
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CYMH Squamish |
Call 604-892-1400 to book an intake appointment. |
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Whistler Medical Clinic |
Call 604-894-2091 (Pemberton office) to book an intake appointment. |
Vancouver/Richmond (Richmond, Vancouver)
| Clinic Information | Intake Hours and Information – Call to Confirm |
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CYMH Richmond |
Drop-in intake:
To schedule a phone or in-person intake, call 604-204-1111:
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CYMH Vancouver |
Thursday
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Pacific Spirit |
Tuesday
Thursday
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Raven Song |
Intake day: Friday
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Sunrise |
Monday
Wednesday
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Vancouver Island
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 |
Wednesday
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. |
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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 |
Monday to Friday
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CYMH Eating Disorder Program Referral from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician required #302 – 2955 Jutland Rd |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
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CYMH High Risk Team Short term service for suicidal youth 201-4478 West Saanich Road |
Call the office to confirm intake hours. |
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Sooke Child and Family Centre |
Monday to Friday
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CYMH Indigenous South Vancouver Island |
Monday to Friday
Mobile services available. |
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CYMH Saanich |
Call 250-952-5070 to book an intake appointment. |
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CYMH Victoria |
Thursday
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CYMH West Shore |
Call 250-391-2223 to book an intake appointment. |