Penticton Orientation

The Crisis Line Association of B.C. provides individuals with 24-hour confidential telephone intervention and support. Phone 1-888-353-2273 (1-888-353-CARE) when in crisis.

National Suicide Crisis Helpline (9-8-8)

BC Mental Health & Crisis Response | no area code needed (310-6789)

BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)

Provides emergency response to crisis calls related to mental health situations or crisis concerns in partnership with the RCMP and Interior Health. This service is available 7 days a week, between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 250-492-4300.

A uniform RCMP member and a clinical nurse specializing in mental health, work together to help de-escalate situations, provide crisis intervention and connect people to community services and supports.

For life-threatening mental health or substance use crisis, call 9-1-1.

Here2Talk connects students with mental health support when they need it. All College students currently registered have access to free, confidential counselling and community referral services, conveniently available 24/7 via app, phone and web.

Foundry Penticton offers a one-stop-shop for youth ages 12-24 and their families to substance use, counselling and social services. Contact them by calling 778-646-2292.

Contact your family doctor or go to a walk-in medical clinic. This link offers a listing of local clinics and wait times. 

This Interior Health mental health counselling service can be booked by calling or walking in to schedule an intake appointment. They are located at 740 Carmi Ave. and the phone number is 250-770-3555. Substance abuse drop-in hours available.

Contact the CMHA for wellness programs and more. They are located at 102-1873 Main Street, Penticton, and can be reached by calling 250-493-8999.

This Interior Health service provides assessment, treatment and family support for individuals 19-30 years old, who may be experiencing psychosis or schizophrenia. The program is offered at 740 Carmi Ave., Penticton. Afterhours Crisis Response Team available. Call 250-770-3535. After hours call Regional Mental Health Crisis Line at no charge 1-888-353-2273.

SOICS is a one-stop shop that provides a range of free services to all immigrants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, and refugees through education, advocacy and projects, which assist in their integration http://www.soics.ca/  340 Ellis St. Phone: 250.492 6299

The Salvation Army runs the community Food Bank, as well as a community kitchen offering nutrition education and hands-on training in cooking nutritious meals. They also offer personal assistance (personal and emergency assistance, and assistance during the holiday season. They are located at 2399 South Main St. (phone 250-492-6494 and 250-492-4788).

The Access Centre changes lives through poverty advocacy, awareness, and action. Services include: legal advocacy, disability advocacy, tenant and landlord issue, and volunteer tax services. Drop-in hours available for Government Forms & Resource Navigation and Ministry of Social Development and Tax Clinics (free). They are located at 203-304 Martin St. Call them at 250-493-6822.

Provides support to individuals and families dealing with the effects of traumatic and acquired brain injuries. Services include: brain injury prevention and education; Programs for clients, their families and caregivers; advocacy and homeless outreach; and vocational support. They are located at 2-996 Main St. Phone: 250-490-0613.

YMCA Mindfulness Groups are free and support young adults between 18-30 years old. You will learn healthy coping tools to manage anxiety, connect with other young people and receive support. The groups are 7 weeks in duration and are offered at various locations in Kelowna and Penticton. To register for an information session, contact 250-770-7873 or ymind@ymcaokanagan.bc.ca.