Emergency Youth Shelter — BGC Okanagan

Emergency Youth Shelter — BGC Okanagan: walk in, at 1633 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T7. Who it's for: Youth ages 13 to 19.

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Quick Facts

Who it's for
Youth
How to access
Walk-in
Location
Kelowna
Information last updated
October 6, 2026

A 10-bed emergency shelter for youth ages 13 to 19, in BGC Okanagan's Downtown Youth Centre. Sometimes youth 19 to 24 are supported when that is safer than the adult system. ▸ What you get • Crisis counselling • Food, showers and clean clothing • Use of a phone and help with transportation • A bed if you need one ▸ How it works • Staff first help you look for a safe place with family, a caregiver or another trusted adult (shelter diversion). • If there is no safe option, you can stay at the shelter. ▸ Where • Downtown Youth Centre, 1633 Richter Street, Kelowna ▸ Contact • BGC Okanagan main office: 250-762-3914

Contact Information

Address
1633 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T7
Phone
250-762-3914
Website
https://www.bgco.ca/okanagan-youth-homelessness/
Access
Walk-in
Service Area
Kelowna
Accessibility
wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible restroom

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