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Community Resources

Counselling & Mental Health

Child & Youth Mental Health (CYMH)

  • Free mental health assessment & treatment for ages 0–18
  • Website: Child & Youth Mental Health
  • Address: 740 Carmi Ave, Penticton
  • Phone: 250‑487‑4422

OneSky Counselling Services

Maya Counselling

Foundry Penticton (Ages 12–24)

  • Mental health, substance‑use support, primary care & peer support
  • Website: Foundry Penticton
  • Address: 201–501 Main St, Penticton
  • Phone: 778‑646‑2292

Kinetic Counselling

Support for Children & Youth

OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre

  • Assessment, education & individualized therapy for ages 0–16
  • Website: osns.org
  • Address: 103‑550 Carmi Ave, Penticton
  • Phone: 250‑492‑0295

Ministry of Children & Families (MCFD)

  • Child Protection • Family Services • Youth Justice
  • Website: MCFD
  • Address: 1274 Main St, Penticton
  • Phone: 250‑770‑2200

BC Healthy Kids Program

  • Basic dental care, eyewear & hearing instrument support for low‑income families
  • Website: Healthy Kids Program
  • Phone: 1‑866‑866‑0800

Penticton Drop‑In Programs

YMCA Okanagan

  • Swim lessons • fitness • childcare • after‑school care • mental‑health programs
  • Website: ymcasibc.ca
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 250‑491‑9622

OneSky Community Supports

Jumpstart (Sport & Physical Activity Funding)

  • Funding for children’s sports, recreation & physical activity
  • Website: Jumpstart

Support for Women & Families, Housing & Community Services

SOWINS — South Okanagan Women in Need Society

  • Crisis support • shelter • counselling for women, youth & children
  • Website: sowins.com
  • Counselling / Admin: 250‑493‑4366
  • Crisis Line & Shelter: 1‑800‑814‑2033 / 250‑493‑7233
  • Email: [email protected]

BC Housing

  • Low‑income housing options, supportive housing & subsidies
  • Website: BC Housing
  • Phone: 604‑433‑2218
  • Toll‑free: 1‑800‑257‑7756

Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS)

  • Services & supports for individuals impacted by brain injury
  • Website: sosbis.com
  • Address: #2–996 Main Street, Penticton
  • Phone: 250‑490‑0613
  • Email: [email protected]

SOICS — South Okanagan Immigrant & Community Services

  • Language training • employment • settlement • community connections
  • Website: soics.ca
  • Address: 340 Ellis St, Penticton
  • Phone: 250‑492‑6299

Salvation Army — Food Bank

  • Emergency food hampers • clothing • household item support
  • Website: Salvation Army Penticton
  • Address: 2399 South Main St, Penticton