New Opportunities for Women (NOW) Canada

Alexandra Gardner Women & Children Safe Centre

Record #: KNA0213
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2020
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2020

Contact Information

Mailing Address c/o NOW Canada 
2970 Tutt St 
Kelowna, BC V1Y 2H5
Office Phone 250.763.2262
Fax 250.763.2215
E-Mail safecentre@nowcanada.ca
Website www.nowcanada.ca
CanadaHelps Donation Page www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/new-opportunities-for-women-now-canada-society/
Primary Contact Liz Talbott, Executive Director; Phone: 250.763.3876
Alternate Contact Jenn Straume, Director of Shelter Services; Phone: 250.763.2262

Description & Services

Service Details - Provides 24/7 low-barrier emergency shelter for homeless women, youth and children 
- Offers free services including: a 30 day stay for those who are homeless, a warm, clean and safe non-judgmental environment, three nutritious meals a day, 24 hour on-site support, individualized case planning (e.g. assistance in finding housing, employment, accessing medical treatment, referrals to alcohol/drug treatment programs), laundry facilities, referrals to NOW Canada programs and other community services 
Harm reduction supplies provided. Naloxone distributed. 
-- During the coldest months of the year, also provides mats which offers additional shelter in the winter
Hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Shelter Hours)
How to Apply It is best to phone to see if a bed is available.
Cost None

Location

Address & Map
2609 Richter St
Kelowna, BC V1Y 2R3
 
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Located In Community Kelowna
Major Intersection Richter St and Wardlaw Ave

Other Details

Languages English
Established 2002