Below is a list of community resources right here in Kelowna. If you need help or just want to talk to someone about healthy eating, eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, etc), depression, suicide, self-mutilation (cutting), body image, self-esteem or stress, please contact one of the community resources listed here.

Reachout Youth Counseling Centre
439 Banks Road, Kelowna
 
One on one counseling and support for depression, suicide, eating disorders.
 
Mon to Thurs, Ages 13-25, 9am - 5pm
250 763 7892

Crisis Line
 
Volunteer-based listening service offering emotional support and crisis intervention on mental health, mental disorders, substance use problems and disorders, and suicide assessment/referral.
 
250 763 9191

Okanagan Advocacy and Resource Society
 
Helps individuals with mental health issues access support in the community (counseling and treatment are not provided).
 
250 979 0201

Outreach Mental Health
Boys and Girls Club
 
Offers mental health assessment and intervention for both street and non-street involved youth who are affected by mental health concerns (by referral only).
 
250 868 8541 ext 6

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

Westside Youth Centre
Boys and Girls Club
2829 Inverness Road
 
Offers drop-in for youth, ages 12-20.
 
250 768 9139

YMCA - YWCA
 
Provides a nurturing, supportive environment to enable youth to become strong, self-confident, healthy individuals through activities and healthy living info. Rutland
 
250 765 4225, Kelowna
250 878 9726

Teen Challenge BC
 
A Christian-based organization. A one-year residential program for men aged 19-45, who are 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

Okanagan and Area Eating Disorders Association
 
Support groups for friends and family of those with eating disorders.
 
250 769 3243

Kids Help Phone
 
Professional counseling and referrals on pretty much any issue that youth may be facing. Ages 6-19, 24 hours daily
 
1 800 668 6868

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

Dial-a-Dietitian
 
Free provincial resource that provides nutritional information on healthy weight gain, eating disorders, and disordered eating. Limited counseling is available and they can provide local referrals.
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm, available in 130 languages.
 
www.dialadietitian.org
1 800 667 3438