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Below is a list of community resources right here in Kelowna. If you need help or just want to talk to someone about rape, sexual abuse, dating violence, sexuality, teen pregnancy, abstinence, safe sex or anything else that has to do with your sexuality, please contact one of the community resources listed here.


Okanagan Rainbow Coalition
 
Gay and lesbian support groups and services, women's issues, special events, Gay Pride, social and recreational information.
 
250 860 8555


Options for Sexual Health
(formerly Planned Parenthood)
 
Provides STI testing and treatment as well as birth control counseling and contraceptives at a reduced price, free pregnancy testing, counseling, and information on parenting, adoption and abortions, PAP tests. Open Mondays and Thursdays (female clients), Thursdays only (male clients) 6:30pm – 9:00pm, drop-in available.
Downtown Kelowna – 1340 Ellis Street
 
250 868 7700 for appointments
250 712 6400


Breast Feeding Centre
 
Nurses with specialized training in breastfeeding counseling are available to assist breastfeeding mothers with difficulties that may be experienced.
 
250 491 2768


Kelowna Right to Life Society
 
Educational information promotes sanctity of human life and preservation of family values.
 
250 862 8202


Pro Choice Action Society
 
Advocating for safe, affordable contraception, sex education and supportive, non-judgmental and completely confidential reproductive counseling. Call Options for Sexual Health.
 
250 712 6400


Indigo Spirit Awareness Society
 
Indigo Spirit of Awareness Society addresses the social and health needs of the community, in a way that is respectful and inclusive of diversity in the valley's population. The Empower Our Youth committee is the advisory group of community agencies and concerned individuals that oversees the operation of Indigo Spirit. This committee ensures that all youth in the Okanagan Valley are safe regardless of gender or sexual orientation. We are the only agency addressing theses issues.
 
www.indigo-spirit.ca
250 762 0314


Dial-a–Dietitian
 
Provides free pregnancy nutrition information.
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm, available in 130 languages.
 
www.dialadietitian.org
1 800 667 3438


 
 
 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

abuse & violence | depression & body image | disease
drug use & youth addiction | sexuality | stereotypes & discrimination