Shelter Services for Women and Children
Financial, Housing / Shelter, Victim Services, and Youth Services
Provided by South Okanagan Women in Need Services (SOWINS)
Provides shelter for women and children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.
The following shelters are offered:
- Emergency Shelter: Transition and safe housing providing shelter for children, youth and women who have experienced or at risk of abuse. Open 24-7 all year round.
- Youth Emergency Housing: Free and confidential temporary shelter for female youth (14-18 years old) to begin recovery from crisis and explore options for the future. The youth bed is located at a confidential location in Penticton with enhanced security. Accepts youth 24-7 all year round.
- Homeless Prevention Program: The HPP provides rent supplements focusing on preventing homelessness for women who have experienced abuse or are at risk of experiencing abuse. Women in receipt of HPP, meet regularly with support staff to create personal goals towards maintaining safe housing for themselves. Supplements and support services are offered up to 12 months only and as there is a limited number of supplements available.
250-493-7233
Website: https://sowins.com/
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by South Okanagan Women in Need Services (SOWINS):
- Mobile Outreach Program
- Counselling Services and Helpline for Women and Children
- Sexual Assault Response Services (SART)
Availability
Service area: Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Summerland + show cities
Service Types Provided
Financial
Housing / Shelter
Victim Services
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided at home
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