28 free and low-cost listings. If you're new to Canada, find settlement services, healthcare, government documents, jobs, English classes, and community…
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a free employment and training program. It helps new permanent residents (in the last 10 years) get back into their career in Canada. You get one-on-one...
The Centre culturel francophone de l'Okanagan (CCFO) is a non-profit that shares the French language and Francophone cultures with everyone in the Okanagan. Everyone is welcome. It is not a...
KCR's Mentorship Program matches newcomers with a mentor. There are two programs. ▸ Employment Mentorship Program: Meet someone already working in your chosen field. Learn about Canadian...
Okanagan College supports international students with immigration advising, international advising and Cultural Liaisons. You can also find information on housing and medical coverage. ▸...
Free employment help for newcomers to Canada, from KCR Community Resources. ▸ Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants For new permanent residents (in the last 10 years) who want to get back into...
KCR Immigrant Services helps newcomers settle in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan. Many of these programs have their own listing in this directory. ▸ Programs include: • Settlement & Integration:...
If you are new to Canada, a KCR Settlement Worker can help you work out what you need and what is in your way. They give you information, options and referrals to services in the community. They...
If you're a newcomer to Canada, the LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) program offers free English classes. Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC. Classes are...
Free one-on-one tutoring with a volunteer tutor. Help with English, math, and digital skills. ▸ What is offered • English tutoring for adults 19+: speaking, reading and writing; CELPIP, IELTS...
The Refugee Response Team – Thompson Okanagan Kootenays (RRT-TOK) brings together settlement service organizations in Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Penticton and the Kootenays. They work...
If you're a Government-Assisted Refugee arriving in Kelowna, KCR's Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) gives income support and help with essential services during your first 4-6 weeks in...
A pilot program that helps French-speaking workers immigrate and settle in Kelowna, and helps Kelowna employers hire them. The SDÉCB gives the community recommendation you need before you apply to...
Service BC helps you find and use BC government programs and services. You can call, text or visit the Kelowna office in person. ▸ Phone help: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5 pm Pacific (not on BC...
KCR provides interpretation and translation services in over 50 languages, including Mandarin, Spanish, French, Punjabi, Romanian, and Farsi. They can also arrange certified translations. ▸ How...
Free online service that connects newcomer job seekers with employers in BC. Register as a candidate to show your skills and experience to employers who want to hire. You can also join Connections...
If you are new to Canada and can't use federal settlement services, KCR may still be able to help through two BC programs. ▸ BC SAF HAVEN — for refugee claimants and asylum seekers: • Help with...
A free weekly program where parents and children read and learn together at the library. Families new to Canada get priority. ▸ What happens: • A 1-hour session each week at a local library •...
Confidential help lines for people who do not speak English. Trained volunteers give emotional support and referrals to community resources for a wide range of life issues. ▸ How to get help Call...
MSP is BC's public health insurance. All BC residents must enrol. It pays for medically needed services from doctors and midwives, and diagnostic services such as x-rays. ▸ Who qualifies •...
6-month program for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in the Thompson-Okanagan region. Includes 8 weeks of certificate training from Okanagan College (hybrid classes in Central Okanagan and...
A free, confidential phone line for anyone in BC who has experienced or witnessed racism — no matter how much time has passed. It is open to everyone, regardless of immigration status. You can...
Job help for young newcomers to Canada. ▸ What you get • One-on-one employment counselling: career goals and career exploration • Job search support for the job you want • Help with your...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pays for free settlement services to help newcomers adapt to life in Canada. Use IRCC's online finder to see services near you. ▸ Who can use...
Limited, temporary health care coverage for refugees and protected persons in Canada, until you can get provincial or territorial health insurance. Basic coverage is free. You pay your provider $4...
If you're an international student at UBC Okanagan, licensed advisors can help with immigration and life in Canada. The advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated...
KCR Immigrant Services runs information and orientation workshops and community activities for newcomers. They help you learn practical things, find out what resources exist, and meet people in...
A province-wide phone line run by VAST, BC's largest centre for refugee mental health. VAST helps refugees and other newcomers who have lived through torture, trauma and political violence. ▸...
BC government website with immigration and settlement information. Covers the BC Provincial Nominee Program, paths to permanent residency, getting your credentials recognized, improving your...
HelpKelowna lists newcomers resources serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland. Each listing includes contact details, location, and hours where available — free to browse, with no account required.
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HelpKelowna focuses on free and low-cost services. Each listing shows its cost and any eligibility details so you can find what fits your situation.
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HelpKelowna
Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna