Directory of Community Resources and Programs for Care Providers, Parents and Children

Child and Youth Sexual Abuse Intervention Program

Assessment, counselling and support for children and adolescents who have disclosed recent or historical sexual abuse or assault.

Phone: 763-4613 ext. 106
Email: deanne_efry@telus.net

Helpline for Children

Toll-free line 24 hours/7 days/week resource, putting people in touch with information/help; report cases of suspected child abuse, be it physical, emotional or sexual. Local contact: Ministry of Children and Family Development 861-7271.

Phone: 310-1234

Kelowna Community Resources

24 hour, 7 day a week telephone crisis intervention service

Phone: 763-9191
Email: crisisline@kcr.ca

Kelowna Family Centre

Provides free, confidential counselling service for children (Child and Youth Mental Health referral required), youth, parents, seniors and families.

Phone: 860-3181
Web site: www.kfscs.com/

Kelowna Women's Shelter

Transition house: 24 hour emergency accommodation for women children seeking a safe haven away from family violence.

Phone: 763-1040

Kelowna Youth and Family Services

Preventative counselling service for parents, children and/or youth up to 17 years of age.

Phone: 763-2405
Email: kyfs@shawcable.com

Kids Help Phone

Provides toll-free: professional counselling and referral services.

Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Parent Help Line

Telephone service offering parents the option of speaking to a professional counsellor for immediate support, information on local resources, or access to a library of recorded messages on a range of issues relating to children to age 19.

Phone: 1-888-603-9100
Web site: www.parentsinfo.sympatico.ca