Below is a list of community resources right here in Kelowna. If you need help or just want to talk to someone about bullying/school violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault/rape, dating violence/relationship abuse, or child abuse, please contact one of the community resources listed here.

Kelowna Women's Shelter
439 Banks Road, Kelowna
 
Emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of family violence
 
250 763 1040

Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society
 
Counseling and support, group sessions for children, youth, and adults - Dating Violence, Family Violence, Sexual Abuse
 
250 763 4613

Club 180
Boys and Girls Club
1633 Richter Street
 
Daytime drop-in program that offers youth a safe place to hang out (supervised). TV, pool tables, video games, lunch, snacks. Access to counselors.
 
250 868 8541

Richter Street Shelter
Boys and Girls Club
1633 Richter Street
 
Open to homeless youth and youth that need emergency shelter. Offers laundry and shower facilities. Access to counselors.
 
250 868 8541

ARC Programs
 
Provides specialized services for youth and their families, including outpatient and intensive day treatment for high-risk youth experiencing difficulties in their life. Also offers support services for sexually exploited youth.
513 Bernard Avenue
 
www.arcprograms.com
250 763 2977

Teen Challenge BC
 
A Christian-based organization; a one-year residential program for drug addicts, alcoholics, gang members, victims of abuse, dysfunctional families, or those with any other life-controlling problem.
 
www.bcteenchallenge.com
250 765 5015
1 877 777 7344

Penny Lane
 
Safe House for youth, ages 13-18 years
 
250 861 5593

Wolf's Den
 
Safe house for homeless youth, ages 17-29; project of Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
 
250 762 8225

Inside Out
 
Teen violence prevention program
 
250 763 1040

NOW Canada
 
Residential program for sexually exploited female youth
 
250 763 3876
250 979 8360 (Emergency pager)

Youth Against Violence
 
Crisis support to victims of sexual and family violence. Provides referrals and information in all major languages spoken in BC. Calls are not traced, if you want to report any kind of abuse or violence, upon your request they can report the violence to police and you will remain anonymous
 
1 800 563 0808

Helpline for Children
 
Puts youth in touch with information and help. Report cases of suspected child abuse – physical, emotional, or sexual.
 
310 1234
(no area code needed anywhere in BC, Toll-free 24 hours a day)
1 866 660 0505
Telephone device for the deaf or hearing impaired

Kids Help Phone
 
Telephone counseling is anonymous, confidential and available from anywhere in Canada, open 24/7.
 
1-800-668-6868 (Toll free)
www.kidshelpphone.ca

Youth in BC
 
Confidential live talk with a volunteer listener in real time. One-to-one chat hours are 4pm-Midnight Pacific Standard Time, 7 days a week.
 
youthinbc@crisiscentre.bc.ca (48 hour response time)
www.youthinbc.com
1 866 661 3311