The Okanagan Health Service Area begins in the north at Grinrod and follows Hwy 97 south to the border, goes as far east along Hwy 6 to Cherryville and west along Hwy 3 to Princeton and Coalmont. Both Vernon (for the north) and Penticton (for the south) have Service Area Hospitals, while Kelowna hosts one of two Tertiary Referral Hospitals within Interior Health.

Interior Health Authority Administration

2180 Ethel Street, Kelowna  V1Y 3A1 ............ 862-4200

www.interiorhealth.ca

HOSPITALS & HEALTH CENTRES

Kelowna General Hospital

2268 Pandosy Street

Kelowna  V1Y 1T2 ............................................ 862-4000

HEALTH UNITS

Health units provide general public health services including: Services for older people, travel counseling, dental health services, home care services, long-term care services, mental health services, child health counseling, school health services, expectant parent classes, immunization, speech & audiology services, home visits by community health nurses, health education and nutrition information, environmental health services e.g. food, general sanitation and housing inspections, licensing of community care facilities e.g. boarding and personal care homes, preschools and daycare centres, information on birth control, pregnancy diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

Call your local health unit office for more information:

KELOWNA 

1340 Ellis Street, Kelowna  V1Y 1Z8 ............. 868-7700

RUTLAND 

155 Gray Road, Kelowna  V1X 1W6 ............. 861-7388

WESTBANK  

160-2300 Carrington Road 

Westbank  V4T 2N6 ............................................ 768-6150

MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN of BC

Available to Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has lived in BC for three months - you must apply. Pay monthly, quarterly or yearly premiums in advance. Premium assistance for those on low income. Covers most medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/msp 1-888-788-4357             

1-800-663-7100

PHARMACARE

PharmaCare subsidizes eligible prescription drugs and

designated medical supplies, protecting British Columbians from high drug costs. PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British Columbians under Fair PharmaCare and other specialty plans.  The new Fair PharmaCare plan focuses financial assistance to BC families who need it most, based on their net income. For information on the new plan and answers to common questions about Fair PharmaCare, see the brochure Your New Fair PharmaCare Program: Fair Care for Everyone. This brochure is available in English, French, Chinese and Punjabi. 

www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/pharme 1-800-387-4977

1-800-554-0250

ADDICTIONS

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS

Organization responsible for planning, funding, and coordinating treatment and prevention programs related to abuse of alcohol and other drugs in BC. Intervention and on-going treatment services for alcohol and drug- dependent persons and those close to them, through various detoxification, residential and outpatient programs.

TRYline ........... ALL AREAS ......... 1-800-663-1441

Information and referral service on substance abuse including: treatment services, alcohol and drug information, education and prevention programs, community mobilization/task forces. Employee Assistance Programs - Alcohol & Drug Programs.

KELOWNA ALCHOL AND DRUG SERVICES 

Program Director: Jammie Marshall 

100-540 Groves Ave. ......................................... 870-5777

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

For those who are seeking help in their efforts to stop drinking.  Primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Telephonesanswered by sober alcoholics who are recovering in the 12-Steps of AA.  Call local office for meeting times and locations.

Kelowna - Box 2012 Stn. R, Kelowna  V1X 4J2

Answering Service ............................................ 763-5555

Kalawno Club  2108 Vasile ............................ 762-4999

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Regular Meetings: Tue: 8:30pm  

Crossroads Treatment Ctr. - 123 Franklyn Rd., Kelowna

Thursday: 7:30pm 1815 Kirschner Road, Kelowna 

(Rear of Building) ............................................ 864-1213

PROBLEM GAMBLING PROGRAM

Ki-low-na Friendship Centre - Intake Worker  

442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna  V1Y 6J3 ............. 763-4905

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Uses the 12-step program for anyone with a drug-related problem. Members accept that drug problems can happen at any age or in any situation, and assures anonymity.

Central Okanagan Helpline ............................ 861-0354 

AIDS RESOURCE CENTRE ........................ 862-2437

ALS SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP

Toll Free .............. 1-800-708-3228

www.als.ca

ARTHRITIS Society of BC 

The Kelowna Arthritis Centre serves all communities in the Interior Region. We are a volunteer led, not-for profit organization.  In Kelowna, we offer information, support and educational programs including the Take Charge: Early Intervention for Osteoarthritis; Inflammatory Arthritis Education; Fibromyalgia; the Arthritis Self Management; and the Lunch and Learn Club. Beginning 2007, we will offer 3 new programs: Managing Emotional Changes, Stress Management and Communications & Arthritis. We are co-located with a physiotherapist who specializes in treating those with inflammatory arthritis.  The physiotherapist offers an arthritis exercise class.   Throughout the year we offer public forums and specialized workshops including golfing or gardening with arthritis.

208-1815 Kirschner Road

Kelowna  V1Y 4N7 .......................................... 868-8643

Arthritis Answers Line ............................ 1-800-321-1433

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Website: www.arthritis.ca/bc

SPEECH/ LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

 & AUDIOLOGISTS BC Association of 

402-1755 W. Broadway  V6J 4S5 ........... 604-420-2222

www.bcaslpa.ca 1-877-222-7572

BC PARAPLEGIC Associations

South Okanagan/Kelowna

3-1873 Spall Road, Kelowna  V1Y 4R2 ......... 860-8700

www.canparaplegic.org

BC SCHIZOPHRENIA Society

201-6011 Westminster Hwy.

Richmond  V7C 4V4 .............................. 1-888-888-0029

Kelowna Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm

201-347 Leon Ave, Kelowna  V1Y 8C7 ........... 868-3119

www.bcss.org

BRAINTRUST CANADA ASSOCIATION Injury

 Coordinated Okanagan Brain Injury Services

 (COBIS)

11-368 Industrial Avenue  V1Y 7E8 ................. 762-3233

COMMUNITY BRAIN INJURY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN B.C.

Provide rebilitation services for children under 19 with recent brain injury with no third party funding.

1-877-451-5511 ........................... Locals ...... 272 or 313

Also good for the Provincial Resource Line.

2805 Kingsway Vancouver  V5R 5H9

www.centreforability.bc.ca

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES

Operates blood donor clinics in the community.

103-1865 Dilworth Dr., Kelowna  V1Y 9T1 .... 717-5244

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community- based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer, and the enhancement of the

quality of life of people living with cancer. We also  rovide videos, brochures and personal support to all those either living with cancer or affected by cancer.

Cancer Information Line ...................................... 1-888-939-3333

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The CCS Provides limited, short-term financial assistance towards certain treatment-related items and access to symptom management drugs through a partnership with the BC Cancer Agency. This program helps to defray expenses for patients who would be unable to go for treatment because of lack of funds. Patients must complete a confidential financial assessment with a trained emergency aid volunteer. 

Call unit office to set up an interview.

Vancouver – 565 West 10th Ave. ,Vancouver  V5Z 4J4

604-872-4400 

for local info: ....1-800-663-2524

BC & Yukon Division - Kelowna Unit

1633 Pandosy Street, Kelowna  V1Y 1P6 ...................... 762-6381 

Toll Free as above ..................................................1-800-403-8222     

Penticton 

 Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

103-74 Wade Avenue E., Penticton  V2A 8M4 ............... 490-9681

Salmon  Arm

4-111 Lakeshore Dr. N.E.  V1E 4S2 .................................. 833-4334

Vernon

Monday - Friday 10:00am -3:00pm

104-3402 27th Avenue  V1T 1S1 ...................................... 542-0770

Kamloops

111-450 Landsdown St.  V2C 1Y3 ................................... 374-9188

The Canadian Cancer Society, Kelowna Unit, sponsors a meeting the second Thursday of every month, held from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. This meeting is held to provide much needed support to people coping with any type of cancer. Trained facilitators will be on hand.

2251 Abbot Street,  Kelowna  ......................................... 762-6381

CANCER CONNECTION SERVICE

One-on-one support by telephone .................... 1-888-939-3333

Al Hanet ............................................................ 765-2753

CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

1589 Southerland Ave., Kelowna  V1Y 5Y7 ..... 762-9447

CANADIAN HARD OF HEARING Association

Kelowna Branch ................................................ 765-3344

www.chha.ca

CNIG The Canadian National Institute for the Blind  

Southern Interior District

247  Lawrence  Avenue

Kelowna  V1Y 6L2 ............................................ 763-1191

www.cnib.ca

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH Association CMHA

504 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna  V1Y 5X1 ... 861-3644

CANADIAN RED CROSS

2280B Leckie Rd., Kelowna V1X 6G6 ...... 763-1859

Central Okanagan ASSOCIATION for CARDIAC HEALTH (C.O.A.C.H.)

204-2622 Pandosy St., Kelowna  V1Y 1V6 ...... 763-3433

www.coachcardiachealth.com

CEREBRAL PALSY Association of BC

409 Granville St., Suite 801, Vancouver  V6C 1T2

604-408-9484 ............ Toll Free ............ 1-800-663-0004

www.bccerebralpalsy.com

CENTER FOR EPILEPSY & SEIZURE 

EDUCATION

Provide information to indivuduals and families.

102-32868 Ventura Ave  V2S 6J3  Abbottsford

www.epilepsy.ca    1-888-973-4987 .......... 604-853-7399

CORONARY EXERCISE CLUB .................. 860-2601

CANADIAN RED CROSS/ VITAL LINK

 FIRST AID TRANING

Basic & advanced

Sheree/Allan Stuparyk ....................................... 764-2627 

www.vitallink-firstaid.com

Celiac Club - Marie Ablett ....................... 763-7159

First Aid, CPR, The Vital Link Training

Basic & Advanced Red Cross

Sheree or Allan Stuparyk .................................. 764-2627

G F STRONG CENTRE

Treats inpatients/outpatients in organized clinical services. Services oriented for those with severe disabilities including strokes, chronic neurological conditions, arthritis,

Parkinson’s, and other conditions.

4255 Laurel St., Vancouver  V5Z 2G9 .... 1-604-734-1313

HEART AND STROKE

Foundation of BC & YUKON

4-1551 Southerland Ave., Kelowna  V1Y 9M9 .. 860-6275

203-635 Victoria St., Kamloops  V2C 2B3 ...... 372-3938

www.heartandstroke.ca

KELOWNA RESPIRATORY CLUB

Peter Taylor ...................................................... 868-3192

KIDNEY Foundation of Canada (BC Branch)

200-4940 Canada Way Burnaby B.C. V5G4K6

1-800-567-8112 www.kidney.bc.ca

LIVING POSITIVE RESOURCE CENTRE

The Living Positive Resource Centre offers awareness, education and prevention programs relating to HIV and Hepatitis throughout the Okanagan. 

101-266 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna V1Y 6L3 ..... 862-2437

Toll Free............. 1-800-616-2437

www.livingpositive.ca

MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

1340 Ellis Streeet  V1Y 1Z8 ............................. 868-7788

MINISTRY of HEALTH INFO LINE .. 1-800-465-4911

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Society of Canada

1959 Kirschner Road, Kelowna  V1X 4N7 ..... 762-5850 

www.mssociety.ca

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Association of Canada

1-800-366-8166 www.mdac.ca

OKANAGAN ABORIGINAL AIDS Society

101-266 Lawrence Ave., Kelowna  V1Y 6L3 ... 862-2481

www.oaas.ca

OSTEOPROROSIS INFO .............................. 861-6880

PARTNERS IN PARKINSONS SUPPORT GROUP

Wendy William - 413-1961 Durnin Rd.

Kelowna  V1X 7Z6 ........................................... 212-7895

PEOPLE IN MOTION

204-591 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna  V1Y 6N9

Contact: Paul Arney .......................................... 861-3302

www.peopleinmotionbc.ca

SCLERODERMA Association of BC

Box 218 Delta Main, Delta  V4K 3N7 .... 1-888-940-9343

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SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM/BC

Mammography Clinic .........................  1-800-663-9203

108-3330 Richter Street

Kelowna  V1W 4V5 .......................................... 861-7560

STROKE RECOVERY Association of BC

Kelowna - Eva Bartee ....................................... 763-0556

www.strokerecoverybc.ca

TETRA Society

Dedicated to assisting people with disabilities.

2188 Michelle Crescent, Kelowna V1Z 3B6

Contact: Thomas Irvine ................................... 769-7636

www.tetrasociety.org

WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND 

HARD OF HEARING - Leslie Scott ................ 763-3562