Record #:
KNA0316
Last Modified:
28 Oct 2022
Last Full Update:
28 Oct 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.763.1331 |
| Fax | 250.763.1483 |
| info@jhsok.ca | |
| Website | https://johnhowardbc.ca/okanagan-kootenay/ |
| Additional Info | https://johnhowardbc.ca/okanagan-kootenay/contact/ |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/dn/19033 |
| Primary Contact | Kevin Heide, Director of Building Operations; Email: kevin.h@jhsok.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Amanda Barrett, Director of Residential Services; Email: amanda.b@jhsok.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Michelle LaBoucane; Phone: 250.763.1331 ext 206; Email: michelle.l@jhsok.ca |
| Primary Executive | Cristiane De Moares, Human Resources Manager; Email: hr@jhsok.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Henri Cullinan, Board Chair; Email: henricullinan@gmail.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhowardsociety.okanagan/ Twitter: twitter.com/johnhowardbc |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides programs and housing services within the fields of community justice, social services, and health that include several employment readiness and training services, outreach services, criminal justice alternatives and restorative justice - Additional services include (but are not limited to): supportive facilities offering housing services that assist individuals to gain greater independence and an FASD mentoring and outreach program for individuals diagnosed or suspected of having FASD who struggle to live independently - Provides education on prostitution and related issues to sex trade consumers - Provides drop-in services that include harm reduction supplies, recreation passes, shoebank vouchers, referrals, support, and direction - Reviews, evaluates and advocates for changes in the criminal justice process, engages in public education on matters relating to criminal law and its application, and promotes crime prevention through community and social development activities |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| How to Apply | See individual program and services records for specifics |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | St Paul St and Bernard Ave |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Languages | English |
| Former Name | John Howard Society of the Central and South Okanagan (2019) |