Supporting Children & Families After Wildfire, Evacuation & Displacement
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕
6:30 p.m.
Online — Free
Join Dr. Vanessa Lapointe and Carmen Ohori, RCST, BCYC for a compassionate and practical Q&A for families affected by the recent BC wildfires.
Learn how to recognize common reactions in children and how to support them as families return to routines and school.
For families directly affected by the recent BC wildfires. Spaces are limited.
Support is available 
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 & 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Foundry Penticton: 778-646-2292 — Free, confidential support for youth 12–24 and families
Child & Youth Mental Health: 250-487-4422 — Free community-based support
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 — 24/7
Foundry Virtual: 1-833-308-6379 — Free virtual support for youth 12–24
OneSky Counselling: 250-487-3359 — Free counselling for eligible Summerland-area residents impacted by the fire
CMHA South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-8999 — Mental health and disaster-stress resources
2-1-1 BC: Call 211 to connect with local services and supports
Crisis Line: 310-6789 — Free, confidential support
988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
You don't have to go through this alone.