Interior Crisis Line (BC-wide) Phone: 1-888-353-2273 Link:https://www.interiorcrisisline.com 24/7 confidential crisis support, emotional support, and community referrals
KUU-US Crisis Line Society Phone: 1-800-588-8717 (Adults/Elders): 250-723-4050 (Youth): 250-723-2040 Link:https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com Crisis support by Indigenous responders, culturally relevant services for Indigenous people across BC
Talk Suicide Canada Phone: 1-833-456-4566 or Text: 45645 Link:https://talksuicide.ca National suicide prevention service offering phone and text support
1-800-SUICIDE Phone: 1-800-784-2433 Link:https://www.crisislines.bc.ca Immediate, confidential support for people thinking about suicide or in emotional distress
CRCL (Kelowna Mobile Crisis Team) Phone: 778-940-2560 Link:https://www.kelowna.ca Community-led mobile crisis response team providing in-person, trauma informed support
Hope for Wellness Help Line Phone: 1-855-242-3310 Link:https://www.hopeforwellness.ca Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention (phone or chat) for Indigenous peoples
Métis Crisis Line (Métis Nation BC) Phone: 1-833-638-4722 Link: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca Crisis support for Métis individuals and families
Wildfire Specific Resources
First Nations Health Authority – Wildfire Resources Link:http://www.fnha.ca/wildfires Mental health, cultural supports, and wellness resources specific to wildfire impact
BC Government Disaster Mental Health Supports Link:http://gov.bc.ca/NaturalDisasterHealth Information and supports for coping with natural disasters, including wildfires
Central Okanagan Emergency Management Link:https://www.coemergency.ca/be-prepared Information and resources to take proactive steps to prepare for wildfires season
Long Term Support
BC Mental Health Support Line Phone: 310-6789 (no area code needed) Link: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/mental-health Emotional support, information, and referral services for mental health concerns across BC
BC211 Phone: Dial 211 Link: https://bc.211.ca/ Free, confidential service connecting people to community, social, and health resources
Canadian Mental Health Association – Kelowna Phone: 250-860-1162 Link: http://cmhakelowna.com/ Free and low-cost mental health programs, peer support, and help navigating services
Okanagan Mental Health Services Society Phone: 250-762-5511 Link:https://www.okanaganmentalhealth.com Community-based programs supporting recovery, housing, and mental wellness
Interior Health (Kelowna Services) Phone: 250-862-4000 Link:https://www.interiorhealth.ca Assessment, treatment, and referrals for mental health and substance use
Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance – Friendship Society/Centre Phone: Kelowna - 250 763-4905 Penticton - 250 490-3504 Vernon - 250 549-1247 Provide culturally grounded community support, connection, and wellness services for Indigenous individuals and families
Westbank First Nation – Wellness Program & Services Phone: 250-768-0227 Link:https://www.wfn.ca/health-wellness.htm Address: Health & Wellness Building, 1900 Quail Lane, Westbank, BC Offers community-based health, mental wellness, and support resources for Westbank First Nation members
Foundry Kelowna (Ages 12–24) Phone: 236-420-2803 Link:https://foundrybc.ca/kelowna Youth-focused mental health care, peer support, substance use services, and family supports
BounceBack BC Link:https://bouncebackbc.ca Free skill-building program with coaching to help manage anxiety, depression, and stress
Online Peer Support Link: https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Access to educational resources, self-help tools, and virtual peer support options
Ballet Kelowna
Ballet Kelowna’s 2018/19 season draws inspiration from the vibrancy, mood, and power of nature and features five world premieres, two company premieres, and two audience favourites.
