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Hotline
250-374-6162 250-374-6162 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
250-374-6162 250-374-6162 -
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250-682-7931 250-682-7931 -
Languages Spoken
English -
Last Updated
Dec 1, 2022
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
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Email
kamloops.shelter@bc.ymca.ca -
Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Services
Emergency Services (10)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (2)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
Counseling Services (1)
- Peer support groups
Housing Services (1)
- Transportation
Support Services (5)
- Goal planning assistance
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Parenting skills training
Children's Services (7)
- Child abuse services
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
- After school programs
- Summer camp
- Art/music therapy
Community Educational Services (1)
- Domestic violence workshops
Populations Served
Demographics (6)
- Women
- Non-Binary
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (7)
- Deaf
- Immigrant
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Kamloops, Barrier, Chase
About Y Women's Emergency Shelter
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Website
www.kamloopsy.org -
Established
1974-01-01 -
Beds
23 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
30 -
Wheelchair Accessible
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Pet Shelter
Offsite
Description
The Y Women's Emergency Shelter is a transition house for women and children who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence. We have 7 bedrooms and 23 beds to provide safety to those who need it.
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Special Programs
PEACE program - youth and child counselling for those who have experienced or witnessed violence
