Advocacy and care coordination in Penticton, British Columbia
SOWINS - Intake, Outreach, and Advocacy Program
Offered by South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS)
In short
The intake, outreach, and advocacy program provides confidential support services from a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective to women experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence and are seeking to access the stopping the violence womens counselling program.
- Updated
- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Women experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence
- What it helps with
- Legal help and my rights, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Making my own choices
- How to reach
- (250) 493-4366 · Website
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- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The intake, outreach, and advocacy program provides confidential support services from a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective to women experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence and are seeking to access the stopping the violence womens counselling program. Our support workers provide intake services, emotional support, referral services, safety assessment and planning, advocacy, accompaniment and advocacy with legal appointments and other meetings, information, and public education. The support workers believe in collective responsibility and work in collaboration with other community supports to provide wrap around supports for clients working with multiple agencies.
Who can use it?
Women experiencing or who have experienced gender-based violence
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 493-4366, or use the website.
Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.