Located at 1706 Main Street in Penticton, Compass hosts Compass Court, Compass Centre and Compass House. The entire site houses approximately 100 people experiencing homelessness. The entire site is staffed 24/7 and provides security, meals, and health and wellness supports.
There are 30 beds in Compass House, 43 in Compass Centre (Pods), 21 in Compass Court Supportive Housing and 11 in Compass Place (back building).
In April 2023, a Point In Time homeless count was conducted in Penticton. In this 24 hour period, those experiencing homelessness were identified.
166 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Penticton compared to 114 in 2021.
PDSCL has partnered with BC Housing on several different housing projects. Visit the link below to see what other resources BC Housing can offer you.
Martin Street Outreach Centre provides primary care services for people with mental health and/or substance use needs.
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The Access Centre supports people by with Tax Assistance, Legal Advocacy, Disability Advocacy, and outreach programs.
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South Okanagan Women In Need Society (SOWINS) provides supports to people in their recovery from the impact of violence and abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of homelessness, call or text 211 anywhere in BC to connect to non-emergency community health and social services in your area, or visit the below link.
Foundry Penticton works with partner organizations that will address the health and wellness needs of young people aged 12 to 24 and their families. There is mental health and subtance use services, physical health care, peer support and work programs.
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