Staff / Faculty Resources
Safety
RCMP Kelowna Detachment
9-1-1 (Emergency) | 250-762-3300 (Non-Emergency)
1190 Richter Street, Kelowna
Campus Security
250-807-8111 (Emergency) | 250-807-9236 (Non-Emergency)
Link
Provides response and assistance with safety planning.
Safewalk
250-807-8076 | Link
Co-Ed pairs of volunteers can provide: scheduled drop-ins while you work alone in your office/lab; accompanied walks to your car, bus stop, or residence; and spur of the moment walks.
Phone Line Support
Crisis Counselling (Offered through the Shepell Care Access Centre)
24/7 Support Line
1-800-387-4765 | Link
Provides professional, confidential support services including counselling, programs for help with common life issues and resources to employees and members of their immediate families. Available for crisis situations, or for any other questions and concerns.
VictimLinkBC
Available 24/7
1-800-563-0808 | Link
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. and the Yukon. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
Counselling
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
Nicola Townhome 120 – 1270 International Mews
250-807-9640 | Link
SVPRO is a confidential place for those who have been impacted by any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm, regardless of where or when it took place. SVPRO aims to be a safer space for all UBC students, faculty, and staff by respecting each person’s unique and multiple identities and experiences. All genders and sexualities are welcome.
Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society
649 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-763-4613 | Link
Provides support to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. Supports include community-based victim services, court accompaniment, and sexual abuse counselling.
British Columbia Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
3126 West Broadway, Vancouver
604-682-6482 | Link
Supports boys and men who have been either sexually abused, sexually assaulted, or experienced partner violence at any point in their life. *All counselling sessions must begin with in-person sessions in Vancouver; you are able to continue counselling via Skype if you move away from the Lower Mainland area.
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
Link to Application
CVAP is an application that can provide you with benefits to help your healing journey, such as awarding you a certain number of counselling sessions. You can apply for CVAP online or SVPRO can support you in doing so. Applications take 6-8 weeks to process.
Finding Our Voices (Drop In)
#204 – 347 Leon Ave
250-860-3181 | Link
This is a safe non-judgmental counselling group for women exploring abuse and unhealthy patterns in partner relationships or from childhood. Topics are varied, and can include breaking the cycle, deciding whether/how to leave or stay in a relationship, boundaries, anger, trust, anxiety, depression, developing healthier present day relationships and healing and thriving after abuse. Offered Friday mornings from 9:30-11:30am.
Kelowna Women’s Shelter Support Group (Drop In)
Call 250-763-1040 for more information | Link
Support group for women (18+) who have experienced abuse in relationships. Offered Wednesday from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and Thursdays from 11am – 1:30pm.
First Nations Health Authority
Link | Health Provider List
Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
Emergency Housing
Kelowna Women’s Shelter
250-763-1040 24/7 Hotline | Link
Provides free shelter, food, counselling, support, and preventative education to women (18+) and children who have experienced intimate partner violence. As a family shelter, KWS outlines resident expectations (e.g., 10:00pm curfew) that may or may not fit your needs. Please call them directly to learn more.
You do not need to be a resident of the shelter to access the counselling.
Alexandra Gardner Women and Children Safe Centre (“A.G House”)
250-763-2262 | Link
24/7 shelter for women (17+) and children. It is a low-barrier meaning people who are active in their addiction can access however, they are not permitted to use while in or on shelter property. AG House outlines resident expectations (e.g., 11:00 pm curfew, no cell phone use) that may or may not fit your needs. Please call them directly to learn more.
Cornerstone Emergency Shelter
425 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-317-9864 | Link
Cornerstone provides a warm indoor environment that is open 24/7 for people (18+) of assorted circumstances, including couples and individuals with pets. Onsite services include access to multiple shelter staff, storage for belongings, access to health and wellness services, overdose prevention services, and three meals everyday.
Gospel Mission Emergency Shelter
251 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-763-3737 | Link
Gospel Mission has both men’s and women’s emergency shelters; both shelters are accessible every day of the year, with additional emergency overflow accommodations. All guests have access to showers, laundry and hygiene items, as well as three hot and nutritious meals every day.
Inn from the Cold
21157 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna (Intakes at 7pm. Closes at 7am)
250-448-5153 | Link
An emergency overnight shelter to individuals of all genders (19+) who need it the most. Those prioritized for service include: couples and adult families; those with pets; transgendered folks; people who work past curfew times (sex trade and traditional employment); and unable to access other services due to bans, time limits, red zone court orders, and personal conflicts.
Penticton Transition House
1-800-814-2033 | Link
Provides safe, confidential shelter for children, youth and women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse. There is also a youth bed for at-risk female youth where home or family is not an available option. The Transition House along with its crisis line is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week and accepts new residents at any time.
Vernon Women’s Transition House
250-542-1122 | Link
Provides short term shelter and related services to women, youth and children who have experienced or are at risk of violence. As a safe shelter with support, women are enabled to make decisions about their future and gain increased awareness of the nature of abuse.
Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House
1-877-493-4909
Temporary shelter and services for women and their children who are facing crisis issues, fleeing domestic violence, or who are in a housing crisis.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Link
Assisting the descendants of survivors and community education for folks
Interior Health: Aboriginal Patient Navigators (APN)
Link | APN Contact Info
Assist Indigenous patients with access to community services that enhance continuity of care and efficient use of resources
Accommodation and Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
1-800-387-4765 | Link
Morneau Shepell provides you and your family with immediate and confidential support to help resolve work, health, and life challenges to improve your life. Services include professional counselling, financial support, legal support, nutritional support, family support, health coaching, and naturopathic service.
Work Re-Integration and Accommodation Program (WRAP)
Email | 250-807-9543 | Link
Aimed at providing a collaborative approach to Injury/Illness (sick) leave and returning or remaining at work following an injury or illness.
Income Replacement Plan / Disability Benefit Claim Assistance
Email | 604-822-3101 | Link
The Income Replacement Plan (IRP) is a long-term disability insurance benefit for UBC employees experiencing a long term illness or injury that may or may not be work related. The plan provides a monthly income after you have been unable to work for six months or more due to illness or injury.
Sun Life Financial
1-800-361-6212 | Link
Sun Life Financial Canada offers financial planning, investment options, retirement savings, life insurance, health insurance, group benefits and more. For specific details on your UBC Dental/Extended Health benefits, please contact Sun Life directly.
Human Rights Resources
UBC’s Human Rights Advisor
604-827-2209 | Email
Offering advice, information, education, and support to faculty and staff – on both the UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Campus — who have concerns or questions around discrimination or harassment.
B.C. Human Rights Clinic
1-855-685-6222 | Link
Provincial human rights clinic that provides assistance and representation to those who need help dealing with a provincial human rights complaint.
Union Resources
Association of Administrative and Professional Staff at UBC
Joey Hansen, Executive Director | Email | 604-822-8230 | Link
BCGEU
Ann Forrest | Email | 250-763-6405 | Link
UBC Faculty Association
ARTS 353B – 3333 University Way
Email | 250-807-9240 | Link
Indigenous Services
Indigenous Victim Services Worker at the Elizabeth Fry Society
649 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-763-4613 | Link
Provides support to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. They can provide short-term emotional support, information and referrals, court accompaniment and support.
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
442 Leon Ave
250-763-4905 | Link
Provides for the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of all peoples through the development of community-based services, while encouraging the community to preserve, share and promote Indigenous cultural distinctiveness.
Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA)
#101 – 3535 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna
250-707-0095 | Link
Reclaiming and restoring Syilx ways of being and knowing (world view) through the development of holistic wellness programs and services grounded in a Syilx-centered framework.
Westbank First Nation (WFN)
1900 Quail Lane, West Kelowna
250-769-4999 | Link
Committed to creating a healthy, strong and vibrant community through programs and services that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and healing.
First Nations Health Authority
Link | Health Provider List
Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
First Nations Friendship Centre Society
250-542-1247 | Link
2904-29th Ave, Vernon
Culturally appropriate health and social programs
Ooknakane Friendship Centre
250-490-3504 | Link
146 Ellis Street, Penticton
Provides holistic, culturally-driven programs and services designed to support, educate and strengthen people of all nations.
Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House
1-877-493-4909
Temporary shelter and services for women and their children who are facing crisis issues, fleeing domestic violence, or who are in a housing crisis.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Link
Assisting the descendants of survivors and community education for folks.
Interior Health: Aboriginal Patient Navigators (APN)
Link | APN Contact Info
Assist Indigenous patients with access to community services that enhance continuity of care and efficient use of resources
Medical Options
Sexual Assault Care – Hospitals
Vernon Jubilee Hospital 2101 32nd Street, Vernon | Link
Kelowna General Hospital 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | Link
Penticton Regional Hospital 550 Carmi Ave, Penticton | Link
Provides care to anyone (male/female/transgendered) who is 13 years of age or older (including visitors to Canada), and who has been sexually assaulted within the past seven days. The physician providing the survivors care will explain several options and choices in order to assist him/her/them to make an informed decision about his/her health and/or forensic care.
MediMap
Link
Look up wait times at nearby walk-in medical clinics.
Options for Sexual Health (“Opt”)
#102-285 Aurora Crescent, Kelowna
1-800-739-7367 | Link
Opt offer sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice, sex positive perspective. Services include: STI testing and treatment; birth control; pap testing; pregnancy testing; and more.
Living Positive Resource Centre
255 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna
778-753-5830 | Link
To provide prevention, education and support services, with a focus on wellness, to anyone living with, affected by or at risk of HIV, Hepatitis C or other blood-borne infections. They offer education around STIs, HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, stigma, safer body art, harm reduction for sex and/or substance use.
HealthlinkBC
Nurse’s Hotline: 8-1-1 | Link
HealthLinkBC is a gateway to non-emergency health information and services. A phone service, website and print resource provides an expanded health navigation system, access to advice from healthcare professionals and enables community members to look up symptoms and services.
Cultural Centres
French Cultural Centre
702 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
250-860-4074 | Link
Kelowna Canadian Italian Club
770 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna
250-762-0900 | Link
Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association
555 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna | 778-484-6222 | Link
For a list of churches, temples, religious affiliations, and organizations in Kelowna: Link
LGBT2QS Resources
Trans Lifeline
1-877-330-6366 | Link
Peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. Volunteers available 7:00am – 1:00am.
Gender Identity Group
1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna | Link
This is a positive, safe, inclusive, supportive space for, gender non-conforming, non-binary, transsexual, transgender, gender queer inter-sexed or questioning (or any variation there of under the rainbow spectrum) people living in or near Kelowna or the Okanagan are to discuss matters and various topics while providing and obtaining peer support. Discussion offered through Facebook group or in person on Tuesdays at 5:45pm at Kelowna’s downtown library.
Kelowna Pride
Email | Link
Committed to serving the Kelowna’s LGBT2Q+ community. We create events and offer programs to connect our community and advocate for equity, inclusion and acceptance within the Okanagan Valley and beyond. They do not offer counselling or advice on LGBT2Q+ challenges.
Senior Gay Men in Kelowna
620 Leon Avenue, Kelowna | Link
The intention of this group is: to facilitate a way for us to meet others who enjoy similar interests; or, to explore new ideas or activities; or, just to meet in a safe, supportive, encouraging, respectful way and expand our social lives. This group welcomes people of all ages, genders, and sexualities. Offered every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Resources for Parents, Friends, Partners and Allies
Sexual violence impacts everyone. Here are some guides to help understand sexual violence, how you can help and some self care tips for you and the survivor:
A Guide for Friends and Family of Sexual Violence Survivors
A Letter of Advice for Friends, Family, and Supporters of Survivors
Self-Care for Friends and Family
For tips on how to take care of yourself while supporting your child
Student Resources
Safety
RCMP Kelowna Detachment
9-1-1 (Emergency) | 250-762-3300 (Non-Emergency)
1190 Richter Street, Kelowna
Campus Security
250-807-8111 (Emergency) | 250-807-9236 (Non-Emergency)
Link
Provides response and assistance with safety planning.
Safewalk
250-807-8076 | Link
Co-Ed pairs of volunteers can provide: scheduled drop-ins while you work alone in your office/lab; accompanied walks to your car, bus stop, or residence; and spur of the moment walks.
Phone Line Support
VictimLinkBC
1-800-563-0808 Available 24/7 | Link
VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. and the Yukon. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 | Link
24-hour bilingual and anonymous phone counselling and referral service for children and youth. The service is completely anonymous and confidential.
Counselling
On-Campus Resources
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO)
Nicola Townhome 120 – 1270 International Mews
250-807-9640 | Link
SVPRO is a confidential place for those who have been impacted by any form of sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or harm, regardless of where or when it took place. SVPRO aims to be a safer space for all UBC students, faculty, and staff by respecting each person’s unique and multiple identities and experiences. All genders and sexualities are welcome.
Health and Wellness
UNC 337 – 3272 University Way
250-807-9270 | Link
The Health and Wellness Centre includes the Health Clinic, Counselling and Campus Health. We work closely together to provide excellence in health care.
Third Space Mind (Offered On- and Off-Campus)
UNC 109 – 3272 University Way or 1708 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna
236-420-4360 | Link
Diverse team of certified therapists celebrate and respect each person’s uniqueness, while empowering them to find the change and growth they want in life. Covered through your UBCO student benefits. Faith-based resource.
Off-Campus Resources
Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society
649 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-763-4613 | Link
Provides support to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. Supports include community-based victim services, court accompaniment, and sexual abuse counselling.
Kelowna Family Centre
#204 – 347 Leon Ave
250-860-3181 | Link
Provides professional counselling services to adults, seniors, children and families. They offer counselling to groups, individuals and couples to meet community needs.
Stepping Stones Counselling
1893 Ethel Street, Kelowna
250-763-7414 | Link
The Stepping Stones Counselling Group is a team of specialized therapists, social workers and practitioners. They are dedicated to providing nurturing, creative and flexible healing environments and experiences.
Family Resource Centre
#201-3402 27th Avenue, Vernon
250-545-3390 | Link
Helping families and people of all ages overcome struggles, grow stronger, and become empowered to lead healthy, positive lives. Offers Sexual Abuse Recovery Counselling for adults, children, and youth.
Foundry
100-1815 Kirschner Road, Kelowna
236-420-2803 | Link
Foundry offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness resources, services and supports – online and through integrated service centres. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports.
British Columbia Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
3126 West Broadway, Vancouver | 604-682-6482
Supports boys and men who have been either sexually abused, sexually assaulted, or experienced partner violence at any point in their life.
*All counselling sessions must begin with in-person sessions; you are able to continue counselling via Skype if you move away from the Lower Mainland area.
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
Link to Application
CVAP is an application that can provide you with benefits to help your healing journey, such as awarding you a certain number of counselling sessions. You can apply for CVAP online or SVPRO can support you in doing so. Applications take 6-8 weeks to process.
Finding Our Voices (Drop In)
#204 – 347 Leon Ave
250-860-3181 | Link
This is a safe non-judgmental counselling group for women exploring abuse and unhealthy patterns in partner relationships or from childhood. Topics are varied, and can include breaking the cycle, deciding whether/how to leave or stay in a relationship, boundaries, anger, trust, anxiety, depression, developing healthier present day relationships and healing and thriving after abuse. Offered Friday mornings from 9:30-11:30am.
Kelowna Women’s Shelter Support Group (Drop In)
Call 250-763-1040 for more information | Link
Support group for women who have experienced abuse in relationships. Offered Wednesday from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and Thursdays from 11am – 1:30pm.
First Nations Health Authority
Link | Health Provider List
Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
Emergency Housing
Kelowna Youth Shelter
1633 Richter Street, Kelowna
250-868-8541 (Local 9)
Shelter for youth ages 13 to 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have no safe alternatives. Operates on a first-come, first-served basis; youth may self-refer. Male and female sleeping quarters are in separate areas. Shelter is open 10 pm to 8 am, seven days a week.
Kelowna Women’s Shelter
250-763-1040 24/7 Hotline | Link
Provides free shelter, food, counselling, support, and preventative education to women (18+) and children who have experienced intimate partner violence. As a family shelter, KWS outlines resident expectations (e.g., 10:00pm curfew) that may or may not fit your needs. Please call them directly to learn more.
You do not need to be a resident of the shelter to access the counselling.
Alexandra Gardner Women and Children Safe Centre (“A.G House”)
250-763-2262 | Link
24/7 shelter for women (17+) and children. It is a low-barrier meaning people who are active in their addiction can access however, they are not permitted to use while in or on shelter property. AG House outlines resident expectations (e.g., 11:00 pm curfew, no cell phone use) that may or may not fit your needs. Please call them directly to learn more.
Cornerstone Emergency Shelter
425 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-317-9864 | Link
Cornerstone provides a warm indoor environment that is open 24/7 for people (18+) of assorted circumstances, including couples and individuals with pets. Onsite services include access to multiple shelter staff, storage for belongings, access to health and wellness services, overdose prevention services, and three meals everyday.
Gospel Mission Emergency Shelter
251 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-763-3737 | Link
Gospel Mission has both men’s and women’s emergency shelters; both shelters are accessible every day of the year, with additional emergency overflow accommodations. All guests have access to showers, laundry and hygiene items, as well as three hot and nutritious meals every day.
Inn from the Cold
1157 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna (Intakes at 7pm. Closes at 7am)
250-448-5153 | Link
An emergency overnight shelter to individuals of all genders (19+) who need it the most. Those prioritized for service include: couples and adult families; those with pets; transgendered folks; people who work past curfew times (sex trade and traditional employment); and unable to access other services due to bans, time limits, red zone court orders, and personal conflicts.
Penticton Transition House
1-800-814-2033 | Link
Provides safe, confidential shelter for children, youth and women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse. There is also a youth bed for at-risk female youth where home or family is not an available option. The Transition House along with its crisis line is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week and accepts new residents at any time.
Vernon Women’s Transition House
250-542-1122 | Link
Provides short term shelter and related services to women, youth and children who have experienced or are at risk of violence. As a safe shelter with support, women are enabled to make decisions about their future and gain increased awareness of the nature of abuse.
Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House
1-877-493-4909
Temporary shelter and services for women and their children who are facing crisis issues, fleeing domestic violence, or who are in a housing crisis.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Link
Assisting the descendants of survivors and community education for folks.
Interior Health: Aboriginal Patient Navigators (APN)
Link | APN Contact Info
Assist Indigenous patients with access to community services that enhance continuity of care and efficient use of resources
Indigenous Services
Indigenous Programs & Services
UNC 212 – 3272 University Way | Link
The primary goal of Indigenous Programs & Services is to provide culturally appropriate services and support to self identified Indigenous students at UBCO. Support services may include: academic advising, peer mentor program, cultural activities, and liaison with UBC family and staff.
Indigenous Victim Services Worker at the Elizabeth Fry Society
649 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
250-763-4613 | Link
Provides support to individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. They can provide short-term emotional support, information and referrals, court accompaniment and support.
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
442 Leon Ave
250-763-4905 | Link
Provides for the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of all peoples through the development of community-based services, while encouraging the community to preserve, share and promote Indigenous cultural distinctiveness.
Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA)
#101 – 3535 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna
250-707-0095 | Link
Reclaiming and restoring Syilx ways of being and knowing (world view) through the development of holistic wellness programs and services grounded in a Syilx-centered framework.
Westbank First Nation (WFN)
1900 Quail Lane, West Kelowna
250-769-4999 | Link
Committed to creating a healthy, strong and vibrant community through programs and services that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and healing.
Westbank First Nation Youth Centre
1180 Quail Lane, West Kelowna | Link
Youth programs and services provide youth, ages 12 to 18, with cultural and traditional learning. All youth living on WFN lands are encouraged to come out to meet new friends and get involved.
First Nations Health Authority
Link | Health Provider List
Provides coverage to access mental health providers, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
First Nations Friendship Centre Society
250-542-1247 | Link
2904-29th Ave, Vernon
Culturally appropriate health and social programs
Ooknakane Friendship Centre
250-490-3504 | Link
146 Ellis Street, Penticton
Provides holistic, culturally-driven programs and services designed to support, educate and strengthen people of all nations.
Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House
1-877-493-4909
Temporary shelter and services for women and their children who are facing crisis issues, fleeing domestic violence, or who are in a housing crisis.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Link
Assisting the descendants of survivors and community education for folks.
Interior Health: Aboriginal Patient Navigators (APN)
Link | APN Contact Info
Assist Indigenous patients with access to community services that enhance continuity of care and efficient use of resources
Human Rights Resources
Equity and Inclusion Office
UNC 216 – 3272 University Way
250-807-9291 | Link
Provides information, advice, assistance, and works to prevent discrimination and harassment on campus, particularly through trainings such as Positive Space Campaign, Ruling out Racism, and Accessible and Unisex Washrooms.
Human Rights Advisor
Email | 604-827-2209
Offering advice, information, education, and support to students – on both the UBC Vancouver and Okanagan Campus — who have concerns or questions around discrimination or harassment.
Ombudsperson
UNC 217 – 3272 University Way
Email | 250-807-9818 | Link
An advocate for fairness and provides information, advice and support to students who need help in navigating difficult situations and challenges in their university life.
B.C. Human Rights Clinic
1-855-685-6222 | Link
Provincial human rights clinic that provides assistance and representation to those who need help dealing with a provincial human rights complaint.
Peer and Activist Resources
Peer Support Network
UNC 109 – 3272 University Way | Email
A space on campus where students can come and speak with a peer about a challenge, struggle, and/or personal hardship they may be facing. This is a student-led service.
Pride Resource Centre
UNC 109 – 3272 University Way | Email
The UBCO Pride Resource Centre (PRC) is a space on campus where LGBT and Ally students can come and talk about issues and challenges they face on and off campus. This is a student-led service.
Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness (S.A.R.A.) Campaign
Email | Link
On-campus, student-led prevention campaign that promotes healthy, consensual sexual activity and educates the campus community to be an active bystander and stand up against rape culture.
Women’s Resource Centre
UNC 109 – 3272 University Way | Email
The WRC provides a safe place on campus for women to come to find a supportive environment and connections to other resources on and off campus. This is a student-led service.
Medical Options
Sexual Assault Care – Hospitals
Vernon Jubilee Hospital 2101 32nd Street, Vernon | Link
Kelowna General Hospital 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna | Link
Penticton Regional Hospital 550 Carmi Ave, Penticton | Link
Provides care to anyone (male/female/transgendered) who is 13 years of age or older (including visitors to Canada), and who has been sexually assaulted within the past seven days. The physician providing the survivors care will explain several options and choices in order to assist him/her/them to make an informed decision about his/her health and/or forensic care.
Health and Wellness
250-807-9270 | Link
UNC 337 – 3272 University Way
The Health Clinic can provide STI testing, Plan B and other medical concerns.
MediMap
Link
Look up wait times at nearby walk-in medical clinics.
Options for Sexual Health (“Opt”)
#102-285 Aurora Crescent, Kelowna
1-800-739-7367 | Link
Opt offers sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice, sex positive perspective. Services include: STI testing and treatment; birth control; pap testing; pregnancy testing; and more.
Living Positive Resource Centre
255 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna
778-753-5830 | Link
To provide prevention, education and support services, with a focus on wellness, to anyone living with, affected by or at risk of HIV, Hepatitis C or other blood-borne infections. They offer education around STIs, HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, stigma, safer body art, harm reduction for sex and/or substance use.
HealthlinkBC
Nurse’s Hotline: 8-1-1 | Link
HealthLinkBC is a gateway to non-emergency health information and services. A phone service, website and print resource provides an expanded health navigation system, access to advice from healthcare professionals and enables community members to look up symptoms and services.
Cultural Centres
French Cultural Centre
702 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna | 250-860-4074 | Link
Kelowna Canadian Italian Club
770 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna | 250-762-0900 | Link
Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association
555 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna | 778-484-6222 | Link
For a list of churches, temples, religious affiliations, and organizations in Kelowna: Link
LGBT2QS Resources
Pride Resource Centre
UNC 109 – 3272 University Way | Email
The UBCO Pride Resource Centre (PRC) is a space on campus where LGBT and Ally students can come and talk about issues and challenges they face on and off campus. This is a student-led service.
Trans Lifeline
1-877-330-6366 | Link
Peer support hotline is run by and for trans people. Volunteers available 7:00am – 1:00am.
Etcetera Youth Group
100 – 1815 Kirschner Road, Kelowna | Link
Weekly, facilitated program where youth 15-18 who identify as LGBT2Q+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, 2 Spirit, Intersex, Pansexual…etcetera) and their allies can meet supportive peers in a safe environment. Offered Thursdays from 6:00 – 7:00pm.
Gender Identity Group
1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna | Link
This is a positive, safe, inclusive, supportive space for, gender non-conforming, non-binary, transsexual, transgender, gender queer inter-sexed or questioning (or any variation there of under the rainbow spectrum) people living in or near Kelowna or the Okanagan are to discuss matters and various topics while providing and obtaining peer support. Support offered through Facebook group or in person on Tuesdays at 5:45pm at Kelowna’s downtown library.
Kelowna Pride
Email | Link
Committed to serving the Kelowna’s LGBT2Q+ community. We create events and offer programs to connect our community and advocate for equity, inclusion and acceptance within the Okanagan Valley and beyond. They do not offer counselling or advice on LGBT2Q+ challenges.
Resources for Parents, Friends, Partners and Allies
Sexual violence impacts everyone. Here are some guides to help understand sexual violence, how you can help and some self care tips for you and the survivor:
A Guide for Friends and Family of Sexual Violence Survivors
A Letter of Advice for Friends, Family, and Supporters of Survivors
Self-Care for Friends and Family
For tips on how to take care of yourself while supporting your child