Resources & Referrals

We assess and provide direct Community Outreach services and Information to people in the South Okanagan. Our reach includes: Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Princeton and Summerland. Our outreach workers are also on the front lines in our community continuing to advocate for the needs of our clients through their participation in community events, and through collaborations with other community minded organizations.

The Access Centre connects people in our community with the support, services and resources they need to move their lives forward.

Food Resources

We can help to connect you with local food resources in the area and apply for a crisis grant for unexpected expenses.

Housing Resources

We know how hard it is to find safe, affordable housing in this community. We are linked to many other organizations and we are updated with the latest avail abilities for housing. We can connect you with BC Housing and other community resources to hopefully fast track your situation.

Income Assistance

We can help you to fill out Income Assistance or Employment Insurance forms and guide you to resources available, depending on your situation. We are here to listen, to advocate on your behalf, and to get you the help you need.

Counselling

We are here to listen to you and help you find the right resources for your situation. If you need a counselor we can connect you, if you just need an ear to listen, we are here for you.

Helping those in Need…

If you know someone who is in need of assistance and struggling with an issues that affects their quality of life and those they love then please call us. We can help the impoverished, disadvantaged and at risk members of our community through advocacy, assistance and outreach.

Get in touch now

You can drop into our offices every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between 1:00 & 4:00 PM, and every Wednesday between 1:00 & 3:00 PM. You can call us for help at 250 – 493 – 6822 or you can send us an email and we will get back to you to arrange a meeting.

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