S2E12 - Safe Havens for Women and their Children

This week we’re resharing an interview with Sairoz Sekhon, Director of Women’s Transition Housing & Supports Program at BC Housing, and Allison McLauchlan, Executive Director at Kelowna Women’s Shelter. This episode explores what women’s transition housing is, the types of housing and services provided, and why this type of housing is critical. We also discuss some of the challenges that women at-risk face, particularly Indigenous women.

Guests include:

Sairoz Sekhon, Director, Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program, BC Housing

Allison McLauchlan, Executive Director, Kelowna Women’s Shelter

Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org

Women in BC who need more info about programs/services for people fleeing violence can call or text Victim Link: 1-800-563-0808