Prevously known as: Access Human Resources Inc.

- Provides integrative, person-directed residential and community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities - Offers Globally Funded Programs for Youth, ages 12-19 years, Adults, ages 19 and up, and Support Programs - Offers Fee-for-Service Programs - Offers Individualized Funding Programs

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Angie Ludvigsen, Quality Services Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.2217 ext 201; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm \Languages: English ; French ; Japanese ; Spanish

Close To: Borden Ave and Bowes St

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Prevously known as: Safe Harbour: Respect for All

- Province-wide associate with 70+ member agencies who serve immigrants and build culturally inclusive communities - Supports member agencies with the knowledge, resources and support they need to fulfill their mandates - Programs include Settlement and Integration, Safe Harbour: Respect for All, and Diversity Awards

Accessibility: Not Accessible - No elevator

Facebook: www.facebook.com/amssabcGoogle+: plus.google.com/106956688430263497358Twitter: twitter.com/amssabc

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- Provides supportive/affordable housing and front-line services for clients with mental health and/or addiction issues - Offers the GAP (Geared Access Program) which focuses on intervention, community support and monitoring individuals with mental health/addiction disorders who experience barriers in accessing and utilizing standard mental health services

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Sue Hawrelak, Executive Director \Hours: Client centered \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Bernard Ave

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- Offers support, education, resources, and social events, for families at any stage of the adoption process - Regular support group meetings \Primary Contact: S. Gibson, Adoption Support Coordinator - Interior Region; Phone: 778.789.5713; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bcadopt/Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcadopt/Twitter: twitter.com/bcadoptYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bcadopt

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- Offers a variety of amenities and hands-on farm activities - Offers a place to spend time in a park-like setting with horses, goats, donkeys and more - Offers hands-on learning about the farm animals and their care- Provides opportunities to participate in workshops such as art, drama, music, wood and more

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - mechanical lift available \Primary Contact: Heather Henderson, Owner \Hours: Farm & Creative Centre Hours: - Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm- Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Saucier Rd and Todd Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KelownaFarm/Twitter: twitter.com/arionfarm

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100% volunteer-run outreach non-profit serving those in desperate need from Armstrong to West Kelowna * Provide food, clothing & support on Thursdays at their location in Winfield \Primary Contact: Lisa, Winfield - Intake & Donations Coordinator; Phone: 250.864.3576 \Alternate Contact: Lia, West Kelowna - PR & Fundraising Coordinator; Phone: 250.317.0528 \Hours: Thursday, 11am-3pm \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AAFOutreach

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- Offers a physical fitness and social program for people experiencing early memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia with a friend, family member or care partner - Participants will stay physically active, meet and socialize with others living with dementia, get involved in activities such as ping pong, bingo, or other games, and have access to information about dementia and services as needed - The first component is a 45-minute low-impact fitness class lead by a fitness instructor - The staff and volunteers from the Alzheimer Society of BC welcome participants to social/activity time with light refreshments in the second part of the program \Primary Contact: Mary Beth Rutherford, Minds in Motion Coordinator, North & Central Okanagan; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Carly Gronlund, Support & Education Coordinator, First Link, North & Central Okanagan; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Richter St and Leon Ave

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Offers opportunities for wheelchair friendly discussions, activities, sports and events in Okanagan Valley \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/accessibleokanaganYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxflLTro5wq6pd4Zuk7wLng

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- Community service club that focuses on fundraising for local charities - Pat's Cafe offers homemade meals and catering - Forbe Room available for functions with seating capacity to 50 people \Hours: Club Hours: - Mon-Tue: 11:00am - 7:00pm - Wed: 11:00am - 8:00pm - Thu-Sun: 11:00am - 7:00pm - Note: Hours may vary depending on events.Kitchen Hours:- Wed: 3:00pm - 8:00pm- Thu: 3:00pm - 7:00pm- Fri: 3:00pm - 6:00pm- Sat: 2:00pm - 6:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Dougall Rd N and McIntosh Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/anaf376/

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- Provides a community-based outreach service designed to enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors for children and youth living with FASD or a similar neurodevelopment condition - Focuses on working directly with the caregiver to build their capacity to provide ongoing support for their children - Education and consultation services for families and community partners - Support and liaison with school education and planning - Assistance with accessing community resources and services. - Parent Support component provides opportunities to connect in a group environment

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Ground level access off of Bernard Avenue \Primary Contact: Candice Henriques, Behavioural and Mental Health Services Program Director; Phone: 250.763.2977 ext 120 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Bernard Ave

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- Provides intensive, strength-based, solution-focused, short-term intervention for a small case load of youth (12-15 years old) and families, through an outreach family-centered approach - Facilitates integration in service delivery though collaboration with youth, families, MCFD social workers and other involved community services in the referral, intake, assessment, service planning, case management and evaluation process \Languages: English

Close To: Bernard Ave and Eliis St

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- Offers a program that includes three components, working to provide support, mentorship, and positive direction to youth who are in conflict with the law - Choices, Intensive Support and PeNRAP Programs are alternative-to-custody sentencing options for young offenders, day programs, and/or re-integration support following a youth's return from custody to the community - Works in partnership with Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (MCFD) to provide The Boundaries Program, an Intensive Residential Attendance Program for youth 12-19 years old, convicted of an offense, and their families

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Bernard Ave and Eliis St

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- Provides an outreach community based mental health counselling service designed to support children/youth and their families to build their capacity to manage complex mental health issues that are affecting individual and family functioning - Services are delivered in collaboration with the MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health teams, Psychiatry, and other community support services identified by the family, are offered in the communities of the North, Central, and South Okanagan - Offers intensive in-home family and individual counselling to support Parent Capacity, Emotional Stability, Family Coping Strategies, Interpersonal/Life Skills, and Natural/Community Supports

Accessibility: Fully Accessible ; Services are provided in the family home and community settings \Primary Contact: Marnie Bland, Mental Health & Addictions Program Director; Phone: 250.763.2977 ext 108 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office) (Services are delivered Mon - Fri, with flexible hours during the day and evening to meet the needs of families.) \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Bernard Ave

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Helps those concerned about or coping with dementia build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to maintain quality of life by offering information, educational opportunities, support groups, First Link program, Minds in Motion, one-to-one support and the ability to speak directly with a knowledgeable team member \Primary Contact: Carly Gronlund, First Link/Support & Education Coordinator, North & Central Okanagan; Email: [email protected] \Hours: - Please call ahead for an appointment - Drop-in is offered Wed: 3:00pm - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Richter St and Leon Ave

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Offers services that include the introduction to horses program, horsemanship, therapeutic riding, traditional riding lessons, pony driving/pony rides, the miniature horse program and spring camps

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - mechanical lift available \Primary Contact: Heather Henderson, Founder \Hours: Farm Hours: - Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm- Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Saucier Rd and Todd Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KelownaFarm/Twitter: twitter.com/arionfarm

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Offers support for those living with dementia or family and caregivers in need of support, support groups for people with dementia and their caregivers, education, and information

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Carly Gronlund, Support & Education Coordinator, First Link, North and Central Okanagan; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Drop-in: every Wed from 3:00pm - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Richter St and Leon Ave

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- Offers a support group for those with Early Stage Dementia - Share common experiences - Learn about dementia, its progression and the impact it may have on individuals and families, learn practical coping strategies - Encourages early planning - Encourages people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their physical and emotional health \Primary Contact: Carly Gronlund, First Link/Support & Education Coordinator, North and Central Okanagan; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Richter St and Leon Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerBCInstagram: www.instagram.com/AlzheimerBC/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alzheimer-society-of-b-c-Twitter: twitter.com/AlzheimerBCYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimerBC

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- Provides case management/service coordination and support services to assist homeless/high-risk youth to address personal barriers to becoming independent, and/or support sexually-exploited youth to reduce their involvement in sexual exploitation related activities - Majority of program resources are directed to supporting youth on Youth Agreements with the Ministry for Children and Family Development - Case management support and service coordination is provided in cooperation with the MCFD Youth Services team and other involved service providers - Youth on an agreement with the Ministry are provided individual counseling and support services to develop skills and awareness in relation to daily living, interpersonal relationships, health, education, employment and training, and the impact of substance misuse- Youth Agreements/ARC Programs Youth Services provides ongoing support through the recruitment and development of potential community housing opportunities, and supports to youth in maintaining secured housing - Program also provides individual counselling and support to assist youth to decrease their involvement with, and reduce the harm associated with, sexual exploitation-related activities - A ‘hands-on’ outreach approach is provided to support youth to exit the sex trade or related activities, and enter into a Youth Agreement, return to their family or another residential placement/option

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Kelly Stewart, Program Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Bernard Ave and Eliis St

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- Provides direct support to patients, their families, and caregivers - Offers an equipment loan program - Raises funds for patient services and research, and increases public awareness and understanding of ALS, which is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular degenerative disease

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/alsbcTwitter: twitter.com/ALS_BC

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- Offers services for children and youth, ages 6-18, diagnosed under the Autism Spectrum under the supervision of a behavior analyst/consultant - In-home behavioral assessment, parent and family consultations - Positive behavior intervention - Coordination and implementation of IHCAN or other assessment recommendations - Group and individual services for the child/youth target social skills, communication, life skills, and peer relationships

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Ground level access off of Bernard Avenue \Primary Contact: Caryn Richardson, Behaviour Analyst Program Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.2977; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Candice Henriques, Behaviour and Mental Health Services Program Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Bernard Ave

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- Provides support for people in the Southern Interior who live with arthritis - Runs educational workshops that include the 4-part workshop series, "Take Charge of Your Arthritis" (Understanding Arthritis, Managing Chronic Pain, Exercising Control Over Arthritis, and Tips, Tricks, and Tools to Manage Your Joints) - Operates an annual summer camp serving children and teens living with arthritis from across BC - Everyone is welcome

Accessibility: Automatic door opener with sloped entrance; ground floor office \Primary Contact: Lynnea Westlind, Coordinator, Community Engagement; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Kirschner Rd and Dolphin Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheArthritisSocietyBCandYukonInstagram: www.instagram.com/arthritissociety/Twitter: twitter.com/arthritissocYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ArthritisSociety

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