Programs
We offer a number of programs to meet a variety of needs. Check out the offerings below to see which is the right fit for you. All of our programs are free.
Nurturing Fathers
A “fathers only” program designed to help fathers learn new practices that help build nurturing and rewarding relationships with children and partners.
Cost: Free
Length of program: 8 weeks
Sep 9 - Oct 28, 2025
Jan 6 - Feb 24, 2026
Apr 7 - May 26, 2026
Program day: Tuesday evenings 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Building Healthy Families, 1390 K.L.O. Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6
Referrals: Refer yourself, other community agencies, Public Health or the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Self-Help Opportunities for Parents
A support program for parents of children under the age of 11.
Cost: Free
Length of program: 10 weeks
Sep 9 - Nov 13, 2025
Program day: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm plus weekly one-on-one visit
Location: Building Healthy Families
Referrals: Refer yourself, other community agencies, Public Health or the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Parenting Through Recovery
A support program for substance addicted mothers.
Cost: Free
Length of program: 10 weeks
Sep 8 - Nov 17, 2025
Jan 7 - Mar 25, 2026
Apr 8 - Jun 17, 2026
Sep 9 - Nov 23, 2026
Program day: Monday & Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm plus weekly one-on-one visit
Location: Building Healthy Families
Referrals: Refer yourself or get a referral from Ministry of Children and Family Development, Alcohol & Drug Centre, Public Health
The Zone @ Horseworks
Equine Learning Centre
A unique opportunity for families to learn and grow and laugh together, while participating in exercises that are incredibly effective and a lot of fun!
For parents and youth ages 10 - 16
This is an unmounted program and no previous horse experience is necessary
The focus will be on relationship building, horse-related social skills, communication, trust, respect and healthy boundaries.
Cost: Free
Length of program: 8 weeks
Sep 11 - Oct 30, 2025
Program day: Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Horseworks Equine Learning Center- 5950 Deadpine Dr, Kelowna, BC
Referrals: Refer yourself, someone in the community (a school counselor, a doctor, etc.) or by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
Outreach
Outreach is an in-home service that provides parents with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to build enduring and healthy relationships with their children. This may include supporting the family as children are re-integrated back into the home.
Cost: Free
Length of program: varies depending on family’s needs
Program day: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: In home
Referrals: Ministry of Children and Family Development (social workers only)
Anger Management
A group that offers a supportive and non-judgmental environment to assist in addressing anger and its effect on our lives.
Cost: Free
Length of program: 8 weeks
Program day: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (2 separate groups)
Oct 7 - Dec 2, 2025 (Tuesdays) & Oct 2 - Nov 20, 2025 (Thursdays)
Jan 20 - Mar 10, 2026 (Tuesdays) & Jan 22 - Mar 12, 2026 (Thursdays)
Apr 14 - Jun 2, 2026 (Tuesdays) & Apr 16 - Jun 4, 2026 (Thursdays)
Sep 15 - Nov 3, 2026 (Tuesdays) & Sep 17 - Nov 5, 2026 (Thursdays)
Location: Building Healthy Families
Referrals: Anger Management Referral Form other community agencies or professionals
Elements of Change
Equine Assisted Learning Program
Cost: Free
Length of Program: 10 weeks
Program Day - Wednesdays (10:30am - 11:45am)
Sep 10 - Nov 12, 2025
Location: Horseworks, 5950 Deadpine Dr, Kelowna, BC
Referrals: Community partners & self referrals
Offers participants an opportunity to go on a powerful journey of learning and understanding.
Our horses deliver Master Classes in Communication, Appropriate Assertiveness, Leadership, Negotiation, Boundaries, and Team Work - skills that we use in our daily lives - with our families, in our workplaces.. Everything we learn in the arena applies to LIFE.
Equine Learning is for Every One
"When the whole world says "Give Up", a horse will whisper "Try It One More Time"
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
Each program meets different needs so check the programs listed above to see which is the right fit for you.
How can I become involved?
Referrals for all programs except ‘Parenting Through Recovery’ and ‘Outreach’, can be sent in by Ministry of Children and Family Development; Public Health; other community agencies; family; or you can refer yourself by phoning the office. Please see specifics in each program.
How much does it cost?
All of our programs are free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
Each program meets different needs so check the programs listed above to see which is the right fit for you.
How can I become involved?
Referrals for all programs except ‘Parenting Through Recovery’ and ‘Outreach’, can be sent in by Ministry of Children and Family Development; Public Health; other community agencies; family; or you can refer yourself by phoning the office. Please see specifics in each program.
How can I become involved?
All of our programs are free of charge.
