Substance use recovery support
The main entry point for free detox and residential treatment beds in the Central Okanagan. You'll do an intake interview so they can figure out the right level of care — detox, intensive, or...
Call or walk in to get connected to Interior Health mental health and substance use services. They'll ask a few screening questions and match you with the right program or care team. No doctor...
Addiction support for Indigenous people, including one-on-one counselling, support groups, prevention education, and help for families dealing with violence, anger, and grief. Uses the Medicine...
If someone you love is struggling with alcohol, you don't have to deal with it alone. Al-Anon runs free support groups at the Kalano Club and other spots around Kelowna. No sign-up needed — just...
Counselling for youth in School District 23 who are dealing with both mental health and substance use issues.
Intensive 6-week live-in substance use treatment for adults 19+. Two locations: Gray Road (265 Gray Road — 20 beds) and Ethel House (1893 Ethel Street — 7 beds + 2 transition beds,...
Supportive housing for adults 19+ experiencing or at risk of homelessness, working to manage mental health or substance use challenges. Goal is transition to independent housing within about 2...
Christ-centered 12-step recovery program. Meets Fridays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Check Facebook for updates: www.facebook.com/CRKELOWNA.
Housing programs for youth ages 17-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness: • Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) — safe, affordable housing with wellness supports • Bright Mindz Youth Housing...
Drop-in programs for youth ages 12-18 dealing with substance use, street involvement, probation, or homelessness. No live-in required.
Support for adults with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) who need significant help with daily tasks. Services include community...
Cornerstone Shelter is a 24/7 emergency shelter operated by the John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay, serving adults 19+ who are experiencing homelessness in Kelowna. The shelter is open...
A place where you can use your drugs while being safely monitored. Located behind Outreach Urban Health Centre. Harm reduction supplies and overdose prevention on site. Open 7 days a week.
Four-month life skills program for women and girls ages 15-40 who have experienced sexual exploitation, addiction, or abuse. Covers relapse prevention, healthy boundaries, anger management,...
Free, confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-24. Includes counselling, peer support groups, health services, and a safe, affirming space.
Free youth wellness centre for ages 12-24. Get help with substance use, mental health, primary care, and peer support. Walk-in counselling available Tuesday-Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Foundry services in West Kelowna for ages 12-24, inside the CYMH office. Drop-in single-session counselling, brief therapy, and help for youth and families. Run by CMHA Kelowna. Call Foundry...
Faith-based addiction recovery program for men. Offers a 90-day program with optional aftercare in three phases of support including individual and group therapy. Approximately 80 men housed...
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...
Health outreach team available 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Provides episodic primary care, wound care, medication support, mental health care, and connections to substance use...
Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and youth, including assessment, treatment, counselling, crisis support, and support groups.
Free mental health and substance use services for youth under 19 and their families. Includes assessment, counselling, treatment planning, and connections to specialized programs.
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...
Early support for youth who are starting to use substances or at risk. Free.
Substance use assessment, counselling, and connections to services for Indigenous youth, with a focus on cultural safety. Free.
Affirming assessment and counselling for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth with substance use concerns. Free.
Job and education help for people with criminal records, justice system involvement, developmental disabilities, FASD, mental illness, or addiction. Includes job search help, resume writing,...
Recovery program for women struggling with addiction and mental health. Three stages: stabilization (residential), semi-independent living, and aftercare support. Located at 550 Rowcliffe Avenue,...
Public health services including well-baby clinics, new parent classes, pregnancy testing, teen prenatal programs, hearing tests, dental health, public health inspections, mental health, and...
Outpatient clinic for people who use heroin or other opioids. You can get assessed and started on methadone or suboxone for long-term stabilization, plus withdrawal management. Wheelchair accessible.
Cultural programs, housing support, meals, and services for Indigenous people in Kelowna. Main office: 442 Leon Ave (Mon-Thu 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 9 AM-12 PM). Housing Office: 1745 Chapman Pl —...
AA meetings every weekday (except holidays) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at the Friendship Centre. Culturally relevant addiction support for urban Aboriginal community members, plus one-on-one counselling,...
Second-stage transition house for Indigenous mothers and children (newborn to age 8). Up to 4 families (max 8 residents). Stays up to 12 months. Drug/alcohol-free, 24-hour on-site support. NOT an...
Weekly Wellbriety meetings Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Culturally relevant addiction recovery support for Indigenous community members.
Non-profit providing community health and wellness services in Lake Country since 1982. Programs include the Better at Home Program (seniors 65+), caregiver support, mental health services,...
Walk-in sexual health services at the Outreach Urban Health Centre, including STI testing and treatment, harm reduction supplies, and basic health care. Open to anyone.
Walk-in community health centre with primary care, mental health support, substance use services, and harm reduction supplies. For anyone facing homelessness, poverty, or other barriers. No health...
Recovery home for adult men struggling with addiction and mental health. 18 beds. Subsidized rent on a sliding scale — funding through Ministry of Social Development and BC Housing covers most...
The Richter Street Shelter is an all-gender inclusive facility that houses up to 48 residents and provides temporary housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. The...
Runs approximately 487 rental homes across 15 sites in Peachland, Westbank, Kelowna, and Lake Country. For: low-income families with children under 19, seniors 55+, adults 45+ requiring mobility...
Intensive daytime substance use treatment — structured counselling and support during the day, then you go home in the evenings.
Free services for youth ages 13-24 and their families, including addiction support, mental health counselling, housing help, and family services.
Medically supervised detox for adults withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs. Typical stay is 3-7 days with 24-hour nursing and access to a doctor. Free. Self-referrals accepted — call 250-763-0456...
Health information, harm reduction supplies, and social support through mobile outreach, in partnership with Interior Health.
Transition housing in Kelowna and Penticton for adults recovering from substance use. Fully furnished, substance-free assisted living with personalized life skills training. Typical stay is six...
Free addiction and substance use support for youth ages 13-24 and their families. Includes counselling, support groups, harm reduction, and connections to treatment programs.
Live-in program for youth ages 12-18 with problematic substance use. Includes withdrawal management, stabilization, treatment, and aftercare in a safe, substance-free environment. Self-referrals...
Anger management and conflict resolution for parents and youth ages 10-16. Youth and parents attend all sessions together. Open to self-referrals and referrals from MCFD, Alcohol & Drug Centre,...
Free counselling for UBCO students — whether you're struggling with school, relationships, anxiety, depression, addiction, or a personal crisis. In-person and virtual appointments available. $30...
Low-cost psychology services for UBCO students and the community. Includes assessments (learning, neuropsych, diagnostic), therapy, and substance use treatment. Walk-in wellness available Tuesdays...
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Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna