Immediate emergency help
AG House is an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence in Kelowna. 24-hour crisis line: 250-763-2262. Two locations: the original Richter Street building and a newer Gordon Drive...
24-hour emergency support for sexually exploited women and female youth who want to leave life on the streets. Includes emergency relocation if required. Call anytime day or night.
Free and confidential support for anyone in BC affected by problem gambling — whether it's your own gambling or a family member or friend. The 24-hour helpline is the starting point. Trained...
If you or someone near you is in a mental health or substance use crisis, call the Interior Crisis Line at 1-888-353-2273 (24/7). They can send a local mobile team to you in person. For non-crisis...
Open 24 hours for emergencies and trauma. After 8pm, use the main Centennial Building entrance.
Support programs for women and children in crisis in the Central Okanagan. Services include emergency support, life skills programs, transitional and supportive housing, and homeless prevention....
24/7 emergency medical care for anyone 13+ who has been sexually assaulted in the past 7 days. Includes medical exam, STI and pregnancy testing, and forensic evidence collection (stored up to one...
Call or text 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or is having a hard time coping. A trained person will listen, help, and point you to more support.
Intensive, ongoing support for people with severe and persistent mental illness. A team comes to you and helps with psychiatric care, medication, housing, and crisis situations. Please call to...
Free crisis support for women experiencing violence anywhere in BC. They help with safety planning, legal next steps, and finding temporary places to stay. Also has specific help for LGBTQ2S+...
Call 24/7 if someone has been exposed to a poison, medication, or harmful chemical. They will tell you what to do and whether you need to go to the hospital. Phone: 1-800-567-8911.
Recorded information on mental health topics including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and medications. Available 24/7. A service of the Canadian Mental Health Association,...
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support for anyone in BC. Call 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) or 310-6789 (no area code needed). You can also call or text 9-8-8. Trained...
Helpline for all youth, with a focus on Black youth. Get culturally appropriate support for yourself, your family, or school-related concerns. French and other languages available on request....
Confidential help for victims and survivors of human trafficking. Call to get help, report a tip, or ask about services. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Mobile crisis team covering Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland. If you're having a mental health or substance use crisis, they can come to you, do an assessment, and connect you to...
Vancouver-based emergency shelter and support for homeless and at-risk youth ages 16–24. Physical shelter is in Vancouver only. Youth across BC can call the toll-free line 1-877-685-7474 for...
Community-led mobile crisis team for mental health and substance use emergencies. Trained responders with lived experience come to you and help with de-escalation, safety planning, and connecting...
Free, confidential helpline for children and youth who need help or want to report abuse or neglect. Available 24/7.
Free 24/7 mental health and crisis support for Indigenous people across Canada, by phone or online chat. Available in English and French at all times. Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut available by...
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support for the BC Interior. Call anytime to talk with a trained volunteer who will listen, help you stay safe, and connect you with local help.
Free 24/7 crisis line for Indian Residential School Survivors, intergenerational families, and Indigenous communities across British Columbia. Operated by the Indian Residential School Survivors...
Emergency and transitional housing for women and children fleeing violence. Provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential place to stay with food, essentials, abuse recovery support, and help...
Transition house for women and children fleeing violence in West Kelowna. Safe, confidential location. Same organization as Kelowna Women's Shelter. 📞 24/7 support: Call 250-763-1040, text...
Free 24/7 crisis support by text for young people ages 5-29. Text CONNECT to 686868 to reach a trained volunteer crisis responder. Available across Canada.
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for Indigenous people across BC. Culturally safe help for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities. Toll-free: 1-800-588-8717. Child/Youth Line:...
24/7 crisis line operated by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS). Provides culturally grounded support from trained Indigenous counsellors for Residential School Survivors,...
Crisis and emotional support line for Metis people in BC. Culturally appropriate help when you need someone to talk to. Note: This organization is headquartered in Kamloops. Please call to confirm...
Free 24/7 crisis line for anyone affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Also connects you to long-term mental health support, cultural services, and...
Provides emergency response to crisis calls related to mental health situations in partnership with the RCMP and Interior Health. A uniformed RCMP member and a clinical nurse specializing in...
Canada's first 24/7 Muslim mental health helpline. Provides peer support counseling, crisis intervention, and de-escalation via phone, text, and live chat. Multilingual support in English, French,...
Free, 24/7, confidential help for farmers, families, and ag workers across Canada. Farming doesn't come with days off—neither should mental health support. Get immediate crisis support and...
Free 24-hour crisis support for former Indian Residential School students and their families.
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis hotline for Indigenous youth across Canada. Staffed around the clock by trained crisis workers. Available to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth who need immediate...
If you suspect a child or youth is being abused or neglected, you are legally required to report it. Call 1-800-663-9122 anytime — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your call goes to Provincial...
Free 24/7 crisis line for survivors of sexual violence across BC, including sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation. For women, transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and...
Confidential phone line for older adults experiencing abuse or mistreatment, or for people who care about them. Provides information, emotional support, and referrals to local services. Operated...
Free, confidential 24/7 phone support for seniors, their caregivers, or anyone worried about a senior.
Confidential support line for adults or youth concerned about their own sexual thoughts or behaviours involving children. A preventative resource to help individuals find professional support...
Free, confidential Christian-based crisis and emotional support. Phone available daily 9 AM - 9 PM. Live Chat: Fridays and Saturdays 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
Crisis hotline run by and for trans people. Emotional and financial support from trans volunteers who understand what you are going through. Available Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM Pacific. For...
Confidential outreach services for Indigenous people including counselling, cultural supports, wellness programs, and a support line. Available Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM, and weekends/holidays...
Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support for Canadian Armed Forces veterans, former RCMP members, and their families. Talk to a mental health professional about PTSD, stress, transition...
Free, confidential 24/7 help for victims of crime in BC and Yukon. Immediate crisis support for victims of family violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. They will listen, give you...
Free, confidential 24/7 support for youth dealing with or witnessing violence. They help with crisis support, safety planning, and connecting you to other services.
Free online chat support for youth in BC who are in distress or need someone to talk to. Chat available at youthinbc.com. For phone crisis support, call 310-6789 (province-wide, no area code...
Text-based crisis support for BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and other multiply marginalized people. Chat at thrivelifeline.org — very limited hours: Wednesday 10:30 PM - Thursday 4:30 AM PT only. For...
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Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna