Support services for victims of crime and violence
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...
Free emotional support for victims of crime or tragedy, whether or not you reported it to police. Help includes information about your rights, court support, Crime Victim Assistance Program...
A team of police, child welfare, medical, and counselling professionals who work together to support children and youth (up to age 18) who have experienced abuse or sexual exploitation....
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.
Helps Metis families stay together and avoid having children placed outside the home. Provides parenting workshops, family safety planning, and connections to community supports.
Supports Indigenous families who are dealing with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Staff attend meetings, investigations, and court with you. Helps with safety planning, parenting,...
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,...
Immediate support for families facing abuse and violence. Includes resources, connections to help, and no-contact hamper delivery.
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....
An alternative to the court system that brings together the person who caused harm, the person affected, and community members. Victims can ask questions, describe the impact, and participate in...
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...
Free, confidential counselling for women and children who have experienced abuse, violence, or trauma. Individual and group sessions available. Funded by BC's Stopping the Violence program and...
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+...
Free counselling and support for male-identifying survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and intimate partner violence. Also helps family members. Individual and group therapy available...
Treatment centre near Edmonton, Alberta for children who have been sexually abused. One-year program using therapy approaches like TF-CBT, EMDR, art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and...
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.
National advocacy organization providing support and guidance for victims of crime and their families to help them navigate the justice system. Services include information, referrals, and advocacy.
Free legal help for kids and youth up to age 19. Whether it's about your safety, your rights, or a family situation, you can get advice or even full court representation. Covers family law, child...
Free legal advice on housing, income, worker's rights, mental health law, human rights, sexual assault, and intimate images. For anyone in BC who is struggling or facing discrimination. Virtual...
Financial help from the province for victims of violent crime in BC. Can cover counselling, medical costs, lost income, moving costs, and funeral expenses. Free to apply — contact local victim...
Community-based supportive housing for mothers fleeing abuse who have care of their children 50% or more of the time. Drug and alcohol-free environment with ongoing support from a Family Support...
Free, confidential helpline for children and youth who need help or want to report abuse or neglect. Available 24/7.
Group program teaching kids and youth (K through university) about healthy relationships, bullying, self-care, dating, and abuse prevention. Covers topics like alcohol and drugs, identity,...
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...
Psychoeducational and counselling support for children and youth ages 3–18 who have experienced or witnessed family violence. Open to both shelter residents and community members — you do not need...
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 legal advice and representation for seniors. Help with wills, estates, power of attorney, elder abuse, and other legal matters that come up as you age.
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...
Free legal services for people in the Okanagan and Thompson area. Family law advocates help with guardianship, parenting time, child and spousal support, separation agreements, property and debt...
Free, confidential helpline for anyone in BC who has experienced or witnessed racism. Available in over 240 languages. Call and let them know if you need an interpreter.
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 help for seniors being abused, neglected, or taken advantage of. Provides information, support, and connections to legal and protective services. Also known as the Seniors Abuse & Information...
Free legal advice (up to 5 hours) if you've experienced sexual harassment at work. No income requirements. A program of the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS).
Counselling for children ages 3-18 who have witnessed or experienced abuse. Also offers parenting support and education for mothers and guardians, free summer programs, and educational talks for...
If you're a victim of crime or have a protection order, you can register to get notified when an offender's status changes — like release from custody, bail, or probation conditions.
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.
Canada's national tipline for reporting online child sexual exploitation, including child pornography, online luring, and child trafficking.
Free smartphone and data plan for Indigenous women who are at risk of or surviving violence. Developed in partnership with Indigenous-led organizations. Access is through partner organizations...
Second-stage housing for women and children leaving abusive relationships in West Kelowna. 32 second-stage homes (2nd-4th floors of new building opened 2023). Women and their children can stay...
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Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna