For a current, comprehensive listing of community supports in the Central Okanagan, go to: kcr.ca.
Housing Supports
- For information on obtaining housing or subsidized housing listings view the 2011 Housing Handbook
- Shelters in Kelowna:
- Alexandra Gardner Women’s Shelter: for women and children only. 250.763.2262
- Kelowna Gospel Mission: short term accommodation for men. 250.763.3737
- Kelowna Women’s Shelter: Women leaving abusive situations. 250.763.1040
Advocacy Organizations
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society – 250.763.4905 Services include legal advocacy for aboriginal people living off-reserve
Living Positive Resource Centre – 250.862.2437 Advocacy, client support to those living with HIV/Aids and hepatitis
Metis Community Services Society of BC– 250.868.0351 Provides advocacy to promote and maintain the health and well-being of the Metis Community
Okanagan Advocacy & Resources Society – 250.979.0201 Community mental health advocacy program responds to enquiries from individuals with mental illness
Regional Legal Services Society – 250.763.8613 Legal aid and legal information services
