Doing our part to Empower Women
Are you an immigrant or refugee woman, girl, or gender-diverse person in the Kamloops region? We offer one-to-one appointments and free programs that can support you with counselling, goal-planning, connecting to legal services, and much more.
Do you need to connect with other women? Do you want to improve your wellness? Do you need help navigating the legal system or finding information? Or are you in a difficult situation at home or work that requires crisis intervention?
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Our services are low-barrier, culturally relevant, and trauma-informed. We are LGBTQ2S+ friendly.
Whatever you need, we are here to help. Explore our website or contact Darcy or Erin for more information.
Group Support
Learn, share and grow with other women. We have several opportunities for you to connect with others, including:
Women’s Tea & Talk
Knitting Circles
All services are free, at no cost to you.
Feel supported every step of the way. Contact us today to find out more about group support opportunities.
One-On-One Support
KIS offers one-on-one employment counselling. Our Employment Counsellor will help you define your skills, qualifications and experiences, and identify your career goals. You can access reliable information regarding labour market trends, job search skills and help to find work in your field of expertise.
- Access employment and career counselling
- Prepare a job action plan
- Receive resume, cover letter preparation and interviewing skills
- Connect to regulatory bodies, professional associations and employers
- Get resources on licensure/regulated occupations
- Learn about the labour market and career transition
For more information or to schedule an appointment with our Employment Counsellor
Our Workshops
Experience fun, supportive and informative workshops for women! Some of the workshops we’ve produced include:
- Women’s Safety
- Theatre / Improv
- Women’s Empowerment
All services are free, at no cost to you.
Feel supported every step of the way. Contact us today to find out about workshops for women.
Victim Services
If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 now.
Or, to speak to someone confidentially and get more information, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing).
Support is available for immigrant and refugee women facing violence or abuse.
We provide confidential crisis response, intervention and information by phone, video conferencing, and in-person based on your preference.
All services are free, at no cost to you. Whatever you need, we are here to help, to listen non-judgmentally, and to find solutions. Contact us for more information.