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1 year of mental health resources for youth in Kelowna

This Space Belongs to You, a mental health resource for marginilized youth, is hosting a 1 year milestone party at Sprout Bread on Nov. 2
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Photo of Deepak Bhatti @notdeepakchopra performing at Culture Con in Kelowna. (Justin Hill/ @jjustinhilll) Photo of Deepak Bhatti @notdeepakchopra performing at Culture Con in Kelowna. (Justin Hill/ @jjustinhilll)

This Space Belongs to You, a mental health organization dedicated to helping queer and marginalized youth find success and happiness, is inviting the community to come together to celebrate one year of operation.

The one-year milestone event will be held at Sprout Bread on November 2, at 5:30 p.m. and will feature music, art and a celebration of unity, said Meaghan Duckett, founder and executive director of This Space Belongs To You.

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This Space Belongs to You is a IBPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health-centred organization that works to support youth ages 12 to 24.

Duckett said that the organization is dedicated to providing safe, inclusive spaces and resources for youth across the Okanagan.

Currently, This Space offers free one-on-one counselling, group programming and a gender-affirming wear program for youth in the community. To learn more about This Space Belongs to You or to access the services, visit

The mental health focused non-profit organization is also from November 5, until January 21, in response to recent acts of violence against young Sikh people in the Okanagan.

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At the one-year celebration event, This Space will be offering sponsorship opportunities to local businesses. The sponsorship will be used to help This Space Belongs to You continue realizing its mission of supporting the well-being of IBPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ young people.

To purchase tickets for the event, visit the



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