Health Services and Support

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a volunteer based, non-profit organization with a Provincial Office and Resource Centres located throughout the province.We provide support services and education programs locally and provincially, and are connected nationally to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. These three levels work together to form a nationwide network of services to help Canadians who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

The BC Cancer Agency - Centre for the Southern Interior is the centre of cancer research, education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We're part of the BC Cancer Agency and part of communities, organizations and lives across a large part of the province.

Something as simple as breathing is difficult for one in five British Columbians. With the help of our generous donors, the BC Lung Association works to improve lung health by providing: Information about lung diseases, prevention, treatments, and how to cope.

The focus of the BC Schizophrenia Society is to bring individuals and families together to share ways of coping and gain a better understanding of schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses. Provides support and education to the community on many topics related to mental illnesses.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour with support, education and information, and to funding brain tumour research.

The British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society (BCPWA Society) is dedicated to empowering persons living with HIV disease and AIDS through mutual support and collective action. It is Western Canada's largest AIDS organization with a membership of more than 4,400 HIV-positive individuals. Unique among major HIV/AIDS agencies in Canada, BCPWA Society's Board of Directors is composed entirely of HIV-positive members. The Society provides support and advocacy services, treatment information and volunteer opportunities for its many diverse members.

Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose sole mission is to manage the blood and blood products supply for Canadians.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer. We provide leading financial support for cancer research and deliver community-based support programs and prevention information for all types of cancer.

The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) is a Canada-wide health charity, with 50 volunteer chapters.
The Foundation's mission is to help people with cystic fibrosis(CF). The Foundation funds research towards the goal of a cure or control for CF, and supports high quality CF care, promotes public awareness of CF; and raises and allocates funds for these purposes.

Established over 50 years ago, the Canadian Diabetes Association is a charitable organization that has grown to include a presence in more than 150 communities across the country. The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.

The mission of the Canadian Health Network is to promote healthy choices. We do this by communicating trustworthy information on health promotion and disease and injury prevention through a network of expert organizations.

The Canadian Mental Health Association is one of Canada’s oldest voluntary, non-profit organizations with over 170 branches in every province and territory. Nationwide, the CMHA’s mission is to promote the mental health of all and to support the resilience and recovery of people with mental illness though advocacy, education, research and service.

CNIB is a nationwide, community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.

THE CANADIAN CELIAC ASSOCIATION is a national organization dedicated to providing services and support to persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research.

C.O.A.C.H. is a non-profit society dedicated to reducing cardiovascular risk factors and enhancing the health of individuals in the Central Okanangan.The C.O.A.C.H. education & exercise team facilitates understanding heart disease, and helps alter lifestyle choices in order to improve cardiac health, level of fitness and quality of life. The team is made up of ACSM Exercis Specialists, ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Kinesiologists, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Cardiologists.

BrainTrust Canada Association is a progressive community rehabilitation agency dedicated to maximizing independence, capitalizing on natural support systems and being a leader in injury prevention initiatives. We currently offer services to individuals with brain injury and their families throughout the Okanagan Valley. Our injury prevention efforts are recognized across the nation.

The well-being of our children is very important to all of us. Healthy children grow up to become healthy adults who can contribute to our communities. Parents, families, teachers and neighbors all play important roles in preparing children to face life's physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional demands.

The Children's Heart Network is a provincial, non-profit organization offering support, information and education to families, children and youth dealing with congenital or acquired heart disease.

Youth ages 13 through 19 enjoy attending sporting
events and participating in retreats and activities.
This is an opportunity for youth to meet and connect with others "just like them".

The Children's Heart Network is a provincial, non-profit organization offering support, information and education to families, children and youth dealing with congenital or acquired heart disease.

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) believes that a cure will be found for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. To realize this, the CCFC is committed, first and foremost, to raise increasing funds for medical research.
The CCFC also believes it is important to make all individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) aware of the Foundation, and educate these individuals, their families, health professionals and the general public about these diseases.

For over thirty years, the Crossroads Treatment Centre Society has worked to make a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.
We have come to embrace a holistic, wellness model treatment program addressing all the bio-psycho-social complexities of addiction. We offer an effective, life-changing program supported by the Best Practices in treating Concurrent Disorders, Addiction and Mental Health

The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a federation of 10 provincial Foundations, led and supported by a force of more than 140,000 volunteers.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading charitable funder and advocate of Type 1 diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF has brought the long struggle against diabetes and its complications to a turning point. Now people suffering from diabetes are beginning to see their hopes for a cure grow close to reality.

Kelowna General Hospital Foundation was formed in 1978 by the Kelowna & District Hospital Society as an Endowment Foundation; it's purposes have since changed to a public health care foundation.
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is a 30 member society which includes one member appointed by the Auxiliaries, one Medical Staff representative, Chief of Staff to KGH and the KGH COO. There are six auxiliaries that are part of the Foundations as ancillary organizations.

Our Mission : To provide education and support to people affected by lupus; to create awareness of lupus; and to support advances in the treatment and research.

The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. Our two major programs provide hope for the future through the support of MS research into the cause, treatment and cure of the disease and hope for today through our many services that assist people with MS and their families.

The Okanagan Compassion Club Society is set up to help those people who are suffering from physical and or mental conditions for which medical grade cannabis is a viable treatment.

Alzheimer’s Support & Respite Program : A professionally run support program for Alzheimer and Chronically Ill patients and family members is in the development stages. This program will expand on the services offered in the existing Caregiver Respite Program

The Peachland Wellness Centre is committed to the vision of healthy communities achieved through community advocacy and direct local services. A community is often best suited to provide for the needs of its residents. The Wellness Centre has undertaken and completed a Community Needs Assessment and presented this assessment to Peachland Municipal Council in 2003. The programs offered by the Wellness Centre fall directly from this assessment. The Peachland Wellness Centre is a non-profit registered charity that operates independently of other similar organizations. As an Affiliate Member of the United Way, the Peachland Wellness Centre is committed to maintaining a high degree of professionalism and quality in the services offered.

Our goal is to make your travel on the Shriners Care Cruiser a safe, pleasant and convenient experience.

The Arthritis Society is a progressive, volunteer-led, not-for-profit organization committed to excellence and leadership in research, care, education and advocacy for people with arthritis. Our vision is to support research into new treatments and therapies and possible cures for arthritis and to enable and support people affected by arthritis to improve their quality of life.

The Westside Health Network Society's purpose is to promote and enhance senior's wellness through information and referral, education and social programs on the Westside and in the Peachland area. The Network provides a variety of programs and services for community members through the help of trained volunteers. The support from the voluntary sector contributes social, health and economic value to our community. The Westside Health Network has provided assistance to community members for over 10 years and recognizes and supports opportunities that enrich the lives of our community members.