Partners & Funders
Connect Counselling & Therapy Society is supported through a combination of government funding, community partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and private donations.
These relationships play a vital role in ensuring counselling and support services remain accessible, accountable, and responsive to community needs.
Government & Public Sector Funders
Connect receives funding from provincial ministries and public sector partners that support mental health, safety, prevention, and family wellbeing.
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Ministry of Children and Family Development
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Ministry of Health
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Ministry of Justice – Victim Services and Crime Prevention
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Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
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Government of British Columbia – Justice Services
Government of BC – Justice
Community Foundations & Funding Partners
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Central Okanagan Foundation
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United Way British Columbia
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City of Kelowna
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Valley First Credit Union
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Canadian Women’s Foundation
canadianwomen.org
Provincial & Sector Associations
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Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)
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Justice Education Society
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Families Change
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Federation of Community Social Services of BC
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First Nations Health Authority
fnha.ca
Support Through Sponsorship & Donations
In addition to public and community funding, Connect is supported through corporate sponsorships, service clubs, fundraising initiatives, and private donations.
These contributions help sustain programs, respond to emerging needs, and support access to care beyond what public funding alone can provide.
If you would like to help support accessible counselling and community-based mental health services, we invite you to make a donation.
Additional Community Resources
For information about other community resources in the Central Okanagan, please explore our Crisis & Community Resources page:
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about funding, partnerships, or ways to support Connect’s work, we welcome you to reach out.
Care that connects us all
At Connect Counselling & Therapy Society, we believe mental health care is built through relationship, community, and shared responsibility.
Whether you are seeking counselling support, looking to give back, or interested in partnering with us, there are many ways to connect with the work we do.
Every counselling session, donation, and partnership helps strengthen access to care across our community.