Oak Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Oak CYAC is a warm and welcoming place where children and youth who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, or witnessed a crime such as domestic violence can be interviewed by the RCMP and child protection workers.

It is a partnership of multiple North Okanagan-based agencies who work together to provide a coordinated and comprehensive response to the needs of each child or youth who seeks help.

Oak CYAC aims to minimize the trauma a child feels when disclosing abuse, assault, or speaking about what they may have witnessed. Our Child and Youth Advocates  support both the child and the caregivers throughout the process, ensuring they receive the supportive services they require along their journey to long-term healing.