178 free and low-cost listings. Find programs and support for young people in the Central Okanagan. Mental health, employment, education, recreation, and…
A hospital inpatient program at Kelowna General Hospital for youth ages 12-17 with serious psychiatric symptoms, such as psychosis, mood disorders or anxiety disorders, who need a longer stay for...
A volunteer adult mentor meets with a child in Grades 1 to 7 at the child's school in Kelowna. They meet for one hour a week, at the same time and day, for the agreed match period. They do things...
Help for children and youth with autism who have challenging behaviours, at home, school, or in the community. Can include in-home visits, behaviour plans, social skills training, parent coaching,...
Brief one-on-one counselling, assessment and case management for youth with moderate-to-high-risk substance use. ▸ Goal: Reduce or stop problematic substance use. ▸ Who can get this? • Youth...
Outpatient substance use treatment for youth on probation. ▸ Goal: Reduce or stop substance use. ▸ Who can get this? • Youth ages 12-18 on a youth probation order who are having trouble with...
Case management, assessment, counselling and consultation for elementary school children who are having a hard time with social, emotional and thinking skills. ▸ Goal: Build resilience skills and...
Assessment, counselling and education for secondary school students who are having a hard time with their mental health, or who have a mood, anxiety or thought disorder diagnosis. ▸ Goal: Improve...
Behaviour-based, skill-building programming and day-to-day care in a staffed, home-based setting, using an attachment-based, developmental approach for youth with complex support needs. ▸ Goal:...
Support for families caring for children or youth with FASD or similar conditions. Works directly with caregivers to build skills and provide education, family support, and connections to other...
The At Home Program is a BC government program for children and youth with severe disabilities and complex health care needs. It gives a range of medical equipment and services to children who are...
Government funding for families of children and youth with autism, to help pay for autism services. The Autism Funding program will move to a new program. Until then, it continues unchanged and is...
Counselling for autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent people of all ages, and their families. In person in Kelowna or online. ▸ What it can help with: • Anxiety, social situations, sensory...
Support for children and youth ages 6-18 on the Autism Spectrum. Includes in-home behaviour assessment, parent and family meetings, positive behaviour planning, and group or individual sessions...
An after-school and evening drop-in for youth ages 13 to 18. It's a safe, welcoming place to hang out, with recreation, games, creative arts and special events, and adult mentors. Staff can...
Programs for kids at the BGC Okanagan Rutland club, 355 Hartman Road. ▸ After school program (ages 5–12): Monday to Friday, from when school lets out until 6:00 PM. Kids play outside and do...
Free one-to-one mentoring for children in Grades 1 to 7. You get matched with a mentor for friendship, support, and positive role modeling. Matches meet at the child's school in Kelowna. The...
Boundaries is a youth justice program run by ARC Programs. ▸ What's offered: • Boundaries Full-Time Attendance Program: intensive one-on-one live-in support, and short-term transition or bail...
Programs for children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum, across BC. Programs include sports and recreation, wellness and mental health, and employment. Some are in person and some are...
The Central Okanagan Early Years Partnership brings early years services together to support every young child's development. ▸ What it does • Raises awareness about why early development...
Central Okanagan Public Schools is the public school district for Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country and Peachland. ▸ How to enrol your child: 1. Fill out the online Student Enrolment...
A team of police, child welfare, medical, and counselling professionals who work together to support children and youth (up to age 18) who have experienced abuse or sexual exploitation. They...
The provincial Child and Family Services office in Kelowna (1340 Ellis St.). Call to ask about or find services near you. ▸ Services • Adoptions • Child protection • Child and Youth Mental...
If your child or teen is going through a hard time, WFN's Child and Youth Counsellor can support them and your family. The counsellor uses a whole-person, culturally safe approach. Goals are set...
Residential group homes (2- to 5-bed) and support for children and youth in government care.
Recreation programs for children and youth at the YMCA. • Ages 5–8: Y Basketball, Y Dance, Y Floor Hockey and Y Soccer. • Ages 9–12: Y Basketball, Y Dance, Y Floor Hockey, Y Pickleball and Y...
Free counselling for children, youth and families dealing with emotional, behavioural or relationship challenges. Counsellors offer trauma-informed individual and family counselling. ▸ How to...
Free, voluntary mental health services for children and youth (ages 0-18) and their families, from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). ▸ How to start: Go to the CYMH Kelowna...
Free mental health support for children and youth, and their families. Go to a walk-in intake clinic to get started. ▸ Walk-in intake • Tuesday 9:00 - 11:00 AM and 1:00 - 3:00 PM • Call before...
ARC Programs runs two youth justice programs in Kelowna. ▸ What's offered: • Choices Youth Justice Program: helps youth build healthy social skills and stay out of the criminal justice system....
CMHA Kelowna offers housing and support for young adults aged 17–24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. CMHA works with A Way Home Kelowna to find youth who need housing. Supports focus...
Overnight summer camp for children, youth and adults with disabilities. Camp Winfield is in Lake Country, 30 minutes north of Kelowna. Run by Easter Seals BC/Yukon. ▸ Who can go: • Ages 6 to 49...
Free outdoor sports programs for youth ages 12-18 who face barriers to getting outdoors in the Okanagan. Programs include snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, skateboarding,...
A free weekly drop-in social group where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 11–18 (and allies) can hang out, make friends, explore identity, and find support in a safe, welcoming space. Each session includes a...
Intensive outreach counselling and psychoeducation for families whose child or youth is having trouble with their mental health. ▸ Goal: Improve emotional stability, build parenting capacity, and...
Family & Natural Supports (FNS) helps youth build stronger relationships with their family and other caring adults, like teachers, coaches and mentors. ▸ What you can get help with: • Advocacy,...
▸ What it is Food for Thought is a Central Okanagan Food Bank program that feeds students in School District 23. It provides over 5,000 breakfasts each week across 44 schools. Each school prepares...
Dedicated support and education for foster families, to help them better understand the children they care for. Includes crisis intervention and debriefing. Referrals through the Ministry of...
Foundry Kelowna is a free, confidential centre for young people ages 12–24 and their families. It is run by CMHA Kelowna. ▸ Services at the Kelowna centre: • Drop-in single-session counselling...
Foundry services in West Kelowna for youth ages 12–24 and their families. Services are at the Child & Youth Mental Health (CYMH) office, 15-2484 Main Street. ▸ What you can get • Drop-in...
Free, confidential services for youth ages 12–24 and their families at Foundry Kelowna. Includes drop-in counselling, youth peer support, and physical and sexual health care, including gender...
One-on-one support for youth ages 15-24 to explore and pursue work and education goals — for example resumes, interviewing, and managing stress. Offered at Foundry Kelowna, 100-1815 Kirschner Rd....
Jumpstart to Employment helps young people ages 16–30 build the skills and confidence to find and keep a job. ▸ What you get: • Free training and certification: First Aid, Foodsafe, WorldHost and...
Gives youth in and from government care (ages 9-24) a voice in decisions that affect them. Youth connect, make friends, learn about healthy living, and go on fun outings and activities.
Kids In Motion helps children with disabilities join recreation activities in their home community. If nothing suitable exists, they look for a community leader to start a new program. People In...
▸ What it is Supportive housing in Kelowna run by CMHA Kelowna, for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 49 units of recovery-based housing for adults and youth 17 to 24. Supports...
Wrap-around support for families, with a focus on Indigenous and Métis people. ▸ Programs Infant development, supported child development, family preservation, family support, the Roots Program...
A private clinic that does psychological assessments and diagnosis for children and youth. This includes learning and academic difficulties, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, developmental...
Mental health support for youth ages 12 to 18 who cannot or will not use regular mental health services, and their families. ▸ You need a referral from Child and Youth Mental Health, or from a BGC...
Free group for parents and caregivers of youth dealing with anxiety. Learn to understand anxiety better and pick up coping skills that actually help. You need to sign up ahead of time.
If your child lives in Peachland and wants to join a team, take a class or try something new, this grant can help pay for it. ▸ Who can get this? • Children and teens ages 5 to 18 who live in...
HelpKelowna lists youth 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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