Counselling Services and Helpline for Women and Children
Abuse / Neglect, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Victim Services
Provided by South Okanagan Women in Need Services (SOWINS)
Provides counselling programs and helpline for women and children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.
The following programs are offered:
- The Intake, Outreach, and Advocacy Program: Provides confidential support services from a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective to women experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence and are seeking to access the Stopping the Violence Women’s Counselling Program.
- Children and Youth Counselling Program: Called the PEACE program, a short-term psycho-educational program for children and youth ages 5-18 who have witnessed/experienced emotional, mental and/or physical abuse in their home. Support is also provided to the non-offending parent/caregiver.
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-814-2033.
250-493-4366 ext. 102
Website: https://sowins.com
SOWINS - #102, 1027 Westminster Avenue West, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 1L4
Toll Free: 1-800-814-2033 (Crisis Line)
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by South Okanagan Women in Need Services (SOWINS):
- Sexual Assault Response Services (SART)
- Shelter Services for Women and Children
- Mobile Outreach Program
Availability
Service area: Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Summerland + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
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