Family Violence Often Accompanies Marital Break Down
Kelowna divorce applauds the new BC legislation requiring family violence screening and which helps protect families against domestic abuse. We also wrote an accompanying article titled, “ Spot the Signs .”
Here is a list of Kelowna Family Violence Resources
to help families experiencing this epidemic.
Kelowna’s Women’s Shelter
250-763-1040
kws.shelternet.ca
Children’s Support Program
250-763-1040
Elizabeth Fry Society
250-763-4613
[email protected]
Legal Aid Kelowna
#210 – 347 Leon Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
250-763-8613
Family Justice Services
2nd Floor Towne Centre Mall
250-712-3636
Duty Counsel – Free Advice
Kelowna Courthouse
1355 Water Street
Kelowna BC
250-470-6900
Kelowna RCMP
Domestic Violence Unit
Doyle Avenue
Kelowna, BC
250-762-3300
Take the 1st Step
Domestic violence is a crime and the police take cases of domestic abuse very seriously. Always call 911 in an emergency .
And More…
Victim Link
For Victims of Family & Sexual Violence
1-800-563-0808
Parenting After Separation
OK Clinical Counseling
Kelowna, BC
250-718-9291
Kelowna Family Centre
#204 – 347 Leon Avenue
Kelowna, BC
250-860-3181
Men’s Group
Kelowna Family Centre
250-860-3181
Women’s Group
Stopping the Violence Program
Kelowna Family Centre
250-860-3181
If you need to speak with someone immediately, don’t hesitate to call us at 250.707.0928 . You may also wish to book a private consultation.
About Kelowna Divorce Mediation Services
We are not expensive lawyers; we are family divorce mediators . Our boutique divorce mediation firm has become Kelownas’ first choice when dealing with separation, divorce and rebuilding afterwards. It is possible to reduce stress, time and conflict. Our mediation and rebuilding models educate and empower our clients, so that when you leave you have a document that will stand the test of time and a rebuilding process that you can count on.
