John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay

Outreach & Community Inclusion

Record #: KNA1566
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2021
Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2021

Contact Information

Mailing Address c/o Director of Community Living Services 
1440 St. Paul St 
Kelowna, BC 
V1Y 2E6
Office Phone 250.808.7434
E-Mail info@jhsok.ca
Website https://johnhowardbc.ca/okanagan-kootenay/service_category/community-living-bc-services/
Additional Info ww.johnhowardbc.ca/regions/cso/services/cls/outreach/
CanadaHelps Donation Page https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/19033
Primary Contact Holly Legg, Director of Community Living Services, John Howard Society Okanagan and Kootenay; Phone: 250.808.7434; Email: holly.l@jhsok.ca
Alternate Contact Amanda Mason, Operations Manager, John Howard Society Okanagan and Kootenay; Phone: 250.317.7693; Email: amanda.m@jhsok.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhowardsociety.okanagan
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnhowardsociety.okanagan

Description & Services

Service Details Outreach + Community Inclusion are part of our community living supports, that includes skill development and community/home-based support, that assist adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities who are either involved in the criminal justice system or at-risk of becoming criminalized. We support individuals under the care of Community Living BC (CLBC). 
 
Some of the main ways our services can help are:  
- Meeting one-on-one on a frequent and regular basis 
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) and promoting independent living skills 
- Assistance with therapeutic recreational activities 
- Support acquiring and maintaining housing 
- Assistance with finding employment and occupational pursuits 
- Assisting with legal conditions and orders 
- Connecting to pertinent resources such as mental health, treatment, and others
Hours As needed
Eligibility Those interested in accessing this program must contact Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) to determine eligibility for the program and request service. CLBC will then coordinate service.
How to Apply Contact Community Living BC
Cost None

Location

Address & Map
1440 St. Paul St N
Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6
Located In Community Kelowna

Other Details

Accessibility Fully Accessible
Languages English
Former Name Gateway Mentoring & Outreach Program ; John Howard Society of the Central and South Okanagan (2019)