Below is a list of community resources right here in Kelowna. If you need help or just want to talk to someone about stereotypes and discrimination, you can contact any of the community agencies listed here.

Reachout Youth Counseling Centre
 
One on one counseling and support – Depression, Suicide, Eating Disorders, Stress, Family Issues, etc. Mon to Thurs, Ages 13-25, 9am – 5pm
439 Banks Road, Kelowna
 
250 763 7892

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

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
 
Provide support for the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of people; promote Aboriginal distinctiveness; provide community based multi-services for the community; all programs are based on the medicine wheel and are holistic.
 
250 763 4905

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.
 
250 762 0314

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

Okanagan Metis Children and Family Services
 
Promotes the health and well being of the Métis community by honoring and supporting the importance of a healthy family environment in the delivery of holistic programs and services.
 
250 868 0351

Helpline for Children
 
Puts youth in touch with information/help. Report cases of suspected child abuse – physical, emotion, 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
 
Professional counseling and referrals on pretty much any issue that youth may be facing. Ages 6-19, 24 hours daily
 
1 800 668 6868