Local Resources

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