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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.
Program Director: Jamie Marshall
207-1815 Kirschner Rd., Kelowna V1Y 4N7
870-4681 |
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BC Prosthetic & Orthotic Services
101-2000 Enterprise Way, kelowna
1-888-868-3397 |
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Canadian Red Cross Society
International society working for improvement of health prevention of disease and relief of human suffering water safety program outpost hospitals disaster service free sick room equipment loan service first aid and CPR instruction international relief and development tracing and reunion of families youth suicide prevention program abuse prevention services
Sickroom Equipment Loan Service
Provided without charge for limited period to meet short term needs (90 days) or to allow time for making permanent long term arrangements (responsibility of patient) requests made through medical or nursing profession, or by recognized Social Service organizations. Supplies may not be available at all branches and include: bed trays, bed tables, bed pans, hospital beds, commode chairs, urinals, raised toilet seats, canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, other specialized items. Available in some areas on request. Call to ensure equipment available.
Kelowna (Canadian Regional Office)
2280B Leckie Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6G6 763-1859
1-800-661-3308
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Comfy Classic Linens
Kelowna.......768-3204 |
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Community Care
Community Care provides a comprehensive range of community based services to meet a broad range of needs for individuals and families who are experiencing difficulty with managing life style changes due to acute or chronic health issues. Our focus is to provide services to these individuals to enable them to remain at home as long as possible.
Services
Community Care is comprised of several service areas both in-house or contracted:
Clinical Services: Home Care Nursing Social Work Community Rehabilitation Long Term Care Nursing Liaison Nursing Health Services for Community Living
Community Support Services: Adult Day Care Services Volunteer Services -Meal Programs
Kelowna
1340 Ellis Street, Kelowna V1Y 9N1
868-7707
Director: Alice Mah Wren
Summerland
Summerland Health Centre
12815 Atkinson Road, Summerland V0H 1Z0
404-8060
Vernon
Community Care Health Service
4505-25th Street, Vernon V1T 4S8
545-9288
Armstrong/Spallumcheen
Community Services Centre
3459 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong
546-3465
Community Care Health Services
2-2990 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC
832-6643 |
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Cooper Medical Suppies
101-1953 Baron Road, Kelowna
1-800-567-2881 |
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Dentist
Dr. D. Barry Dextraze, Dentist
21-750 Fortune Drive, Kamloops
376-5354 |
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Dial A Dietitian
Non-profit society providing free phone information service to answer questions on: nutrition, special diets, and food safety technical library on topics such as: food composition, nutritional requirements, vitamin supplements, controversial diets, food fallacies, additives therapeutic diet modifications, food safety referrals to appropriate agencies and self-help groups. Phone-in service only.
British Columbia ….. 1-800-667-3438 |
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Elder Abuse Response in Penticton
If you are being mistreated by anyone, you can do something about it. If you suspect that you, or someone you know, is being mistreated or neglected, there are people available to help you. All inquiries will be kept confidential. The response line is open Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Elder Abuse Response (Penticton)...770-3476
In case of emergency call 911 |
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Genetic Counselling
counseling and information on origin and principals of heredity,
Vancouver, BC ….. 604-875-2157 |
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Lung Health Program
The purpose of this program is to assist people with respiratory illness to cope with their illness and improve their physical tolerance for activities of daily living. The 10 classes are split into 1 hour of information and 1 hour of exercise suited to your ability. No doctors referral is necessary and we encourage a significant other to join in the program.
Royal Inland Hospital - 5th floor, Alumnae Tower
311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1
314-2476 |
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Meals on Wheels & Dinners at Home
Service available for those unable to prepare adequate meals for themselves. Hot, low cost meals or frozen desserts delivered to your home by volunteers. You may apply yourself, or be referred by doctor, social service agency, family or friend.
Kelowna
Deliveries are made at noon hour
Downtown Kelowna - Monday - Wednesday - Friday
Rutland town area, Westbank, Lakeview Heights - Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday
2674 Pandosy Street, Kelowna V1Y 1V6
763-2424
Lake Country
Meals on Wheels and Frozen Dinners available. Also Wheels to Meals Tuesday noon at the Seniors' Centre (9832 Bottom Wood Lake Road). Call Lake Country Health Referral Service to reserve.
Keremeos
- Meals - Mon. - Wed. - Fri. 11:30 - 12:00
Joanne Eaton 499-3028
Oliver
Peter Morrow 498-0889
Penticton
Paula Chemko 770-8986
Summerland
c/o Rotary Club Box 232, Summerland V0H 1Z0
Tim Kemp 494-5043
Enderby
Alice ext 132 838-6420
Armstrong
Pleasant Valley Health Centre
3800 Patten Drive, Armstrong, BC 545-9288
Vernon
c/o Community Care
4505-25th Street, Vernon V1T 4S8 545-9288
Salmon Arm
Seniors Resource & Info Centre 832-7000
Kamloops Interior Community Services 554-3134 |
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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.
1-888-788-4357......www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/msp |
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Medication Information BC
Province-wide, free consultation service provides the public with information about prescription and non-prescription medications, herbal products, possible side-effects, and drug interactions. Has information on new drugs and recent research. Pharmacists also speak to community and professional groups on medication-related topics. Staffed by licensed pharmacists. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2146 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
1-800-668-6233
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Mental Health Service
Purpose is to establish and maintain high standard of mental health and to ensure that proper care and treatment are available to residents of the province.
-Coomunity Health Services -Multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and social workers -assessment - Pharmacotheropy -individual family and group phychotherapies -Consultation to other agencies - Services are free: Referral by anyone
Mental Health Information Line
Pre-recorded taped messages. Printed materials mailed to interested callers. Information on treatment and support groups.
British Columbia....1-800-661-2121 |
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North Okanagan Falls Prevention Program
Community based program, operating in the communities of Vernon and Enderby.
Funded by Veterans Affairs Canada, sponsored by Health Canada, and administered locally through the Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan.
Free programs and services include: falls prevention workshops, medication review workshops, home safety checks, falls prevention library.
Falls Prevention Hotline: 558-0040. Staffed by trained senior volunteers 9:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri, who can provide information on falls prevention, program referrals, or take reports of falls hazards in the community
Program Coordinator: Elaine Gallacher
3205-31st Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 5J9...545-8572
www.osteoporosis.ca |
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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.
1-800-554-0250...www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/pharme |
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Problem Gambline Program
Counselors in the Okanagan:
Ki-low-na Friendship Centre - Intake Worker
442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3
763-4905
Pathways
1 - 996 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E4
492-0400
Family Resource Centre
201-3402-27th Avenue
Vernon, BC V1T 1S1 545-3390 |
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Problem Gambling Information & Referral Service
Provides 24 hour toll-free information and referral services for people throughout BC needing help for problem gambling. Referrals include counseling services for both adults and youth, prevention resources, and self-help groups. Service funded by the Ministry of Health Services.
1-888-795-6111 |
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Screening Mammography Program/ BC
One woman in 10 in BC will develop breast cancer. Life saving program available to all women aged 40 and over in BC. Early detection provides 95% cure rate. Screening involves an x-ray examination for women with no signs or symptoms of breast disease. Technique is most accurate and effective method of detecting breast cancers which may be too small to be felt. Doctor’s referral not required, this is a free service funded by Ministry of Health
Make an appointment today by calling
Toll Free...1-800-663-9203
Mammography Clinic
108-3330 Richter Street
Kelowna, BC V1W 4V5....861-7560 |
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SPARC of BC
Distributes parking placards to people with disabilities. Permits available for both permanent and temporary disabilities. Doctor¹s signature required on application. Permit processing fee is $15
Social Planning and Research Council of BC
201-221 E 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 4V3....604-718-7733 |
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The Okanagan Health Services Area
Beginning in the north at Grinrod and follows Hwy 97 south to the border, goes as fareat 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 |
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Vancouver information Services
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.
TRYline......1-800-663-1441 |
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Vernon Disability Resource Centre
The mission of the Vernon Disability Re source Centre is to create sustainable community links, to work for societal change and to remove barriers so that people with idsabilities have the opportunity to reolize their full potentual.
Ste 107-3402-27th Avenue
Vernon, BC V1T 1S1....545-9292
www.sparc.bc.ca |
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