- 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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- Offers services for children and youth with special needs, ages 1-18 and their families/caregivers, who are experiencing difficulties that can include challenging behaviors and lagging skills - Observation and assessment - Development and implementation of a positive behavioural support plan - Direct work with youth and families and all people involved with the child or youth for consistent service coordination, implementation of plan across environments, and community network building

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Ground level access off of Bernard Ave \Primary Contact: Candice Henriques, Behavioural and Mental Health Services Program Director; Phone: 250.763.2977 ext 120; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Patrick McIntosh, Director of Services; Phone: 250.763.2977; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Bernard Ave

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Provides a barrier-free wilderness camp and recreational facility near Summerland for children and adults with special needs along with their families and caregivers

Accessibility: Both the camp and office are fully accessible \Primary Contact: Debbie Schneider, Office Manager, Agur Lake Camp Society; Phone: 1.250.809.7130; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Office open: Summer Mon-Fri, 10am - 2pm, Winter Tues/Wed/Thurs 10am - 2pm \Languages: English

Close To: Main St and Kelly Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AgurLakeCampSocietyInstagram: www.instagram.com/agurlakecamp/Twitter: twitter.com/AgurLakeCamp

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Prevously known as: Autism Society of BC

Services include:- Information and referral services- Community support groups- Social outreach events- Educational events- Seminars and lecture series- AutismBC is a parent based and directed society that has been working to provide information and support to individuals and families affected by autism- AutismBC is a founding member of the Provincial and Territorial Council of Autism Canada (formerly Autism Society Canada and Autism Canada Foundation), as well as a member of the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA)- AutismBC is a non-profit, registered charity and acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia - In addition to the Richmond head office, there are branch offices in Northern BC, the Interior and on Vancouver Island \Primary Contact: Lisa Watson, Interior BC Regional Coordinator, Autism BC; Phone: 250.212.4075 * 604.434.0880 * 1.888.437.0880; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Autism BC Head Office, Autism BC; Phone: 604.434.0880 * 1.888.437.0880; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/autismbcinteriorInstagram: www.instagram.com/autismbc

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- Provides support, prevention, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitative services, for children, youth, individuals and families in the communities of the Interior Region of BC - Provides a continuum of residential and community-based intervention, support, and treatment programs for families caring for children/youth with special needs, FASD or mental health disorders, or substance misuse, including:- Community intervention and treatment services include alcohol and drug treatment, youth and family support, youth agreement support, and youth justice services- Children and Youth in Care services include Licenced Community Care Facility, child-specific, one-bed staffed facilities, hybrid models (staff-supported foster parent homes), supported 'pods' of satellite therapeutic foster homes and Therapeutic Treatment Foster Care Models- Autism Spectrum Disorder services, include Behavioral Support Program and Behavioural Assessment Support, family-based treatment program, services for families with FASD (or other developmental-behavioural disorders - Personalized Supports Initiative (PSI) services for adults, including Supported Living /Outreach Support, Community Inclusion (Home-Based Skill Development * Community-Based Skill Development * Pre-Employment Skill Development), and support for families and individuals

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Ground level access off of Bernard Ave \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Bernard Ave and Ellis St

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- Provides services to children and youth who may have a previous mental health diagnosis, are experiencing significant challenges coping with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, or are experiencing mental health challenges that are affecting their ability to function in the school setting - Services can be moderate in duration and intensity, but may also include longer-term service for youth requiring more support - School-Based Mental Health Counsellors are able to offer assessment, individual and group counselling, integrated case management and consultation services

Accessibility: Kelowna Secondary School, Mount Boucherie Secondary School, Rutland Secondary School, Raymer Elementary School, South Rutland Secondary School \Primary Contact: Marnie Bland, Mental Health & Addictions Program Director; Phone: 250.763.2977 ext 108 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm (Office) Flexible service hours available \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Bernard Ave

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Offers luxury living to seniors at affordable rates \Primary Contact: Christine Gray, Executive Director; Phone: 250.488.6687 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

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- Offers a ladies card group where women can come together to chat, have a coffee, some goodies, and join in a game of cribbage- No experience necessary- All ladies welcome \Primary Contact: Christina MacMaster, Community Programs & Services Coordinator \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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- Provides free of charge one-to-one tutoring for adults seeking to improve their language and math skills in order to achieve their full potential- Increases public awareness of the importance of literacy- Provides a safe and friendly environment for learners- Offers the literacy programs for adults and the Esteem Program for youth

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - transit within 2 blocks; metered parking \Languages: English

Close To: Bertram Ave and Leon Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/projectliteracykelownaInstagram: www.instagram.com/projectliteracykelownaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/project-literacy-kelowna-societyTwitter: twitter.com/ProjectLitKel

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Supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across the province \Primary Contact: Nikki Williams, Manager, Kelowna Spoke, Pacific Autism Family Network; Phone: 250.469.0014 ext 22; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pacificautismfamilyInstagram: www.instagram.com/pacificautismTwitter: twitter.com/pacificautismYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCDx4g2ZqH7GGZDlEXluGH9A

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Provides an informal social gathering for women that includes coffee and tasty treats, where they can share some favourite topics and meet some of the Centre's volunteers \Primary Contact: Christina MacMaster, Programs & Services Coordinator \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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Supports, encourages and strengthens business activity through the collective actions of its members for the benefit of the community at large

Accessibility: Wheelchair access - elevator \Primary Contact: Van Minsel Patrick, Executive Director; Phone: 250.470.8557 \Languages: English

Close To: Beach Ave and 6th St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/chamberpeachlandTwitter: twitter.com/PeachlandChambe

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- Provides chiropractic services to treat back pain, headaches, whiplash in juries, neck pain, repetitive strain injuries, athletic injuries, tennis elbow, TMJ (jaw) disorders, soft tissue injuries, plantar fascitis, and running injuries- Offers massage therapy

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Chirorpractic: Mon, Wed, Fri: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Thu: 9:00am - 12:00pmRegistered Massage Therapy: Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pmWed: 8:30am - 12:30pmThu: 12:00pm - 6:00pmFri: 8:30am - 12:30pmSat: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Close To: 2nd St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LakesideChiropracticCentre

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- Offers a multi-use facility operated in collaboration with the Parkinson Seniors Society and the City of Kelowna- Offers both recreation and cultural programs for those who are aged 50+, as well as a variety of multi-aged programs to meet the additional needs of the surrounding community

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Dudley Whatshare; Phone: 250.469.8957; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Parkinson Way and Harvey Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityofkelownaInstagram: www.instagram.com/cityofkelowna/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-kelownaTwitter: twitter.com/cityofkelownaYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/cityofkelowna

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- Offers a transportation program with volunteers who use their own vehicles to drive residents of Peachland to appointments, shopping, or banking- Allows individuals to stay longer in their own home and within the community \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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- Purppl aims to accelerate the development and implementation of social enterprises by providing business models, mentorship, training, etc.- Purppl provides two programs: the Social Enterprise Acceleration (SEA) Program and the Social Enterprise Fundamentals (SoFun) Workshop- The SEA Program is a six month acceleration program to give startup tools and ongoing strategic mentoring- The SoFun Workshop provides in-person education on startup tools, contextual examples from other social enterprises and exercises to aid in the development of one's social enterprise \Primary Contact: Andrew Greer, Community Catalyst; Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bepurppl/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company-beta/17912121/Twitter: twitter.com/bepurppl

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Dispenses medication and offers a wide variety of home health care supplies and equipment

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Close To: Lakeshore Rd and Lexington Dr

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Provides affordable housing for older adults and adults with disabilities

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible units available \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

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- Offers The Breastfeeding Café once a month to provide peer support, professional information sessions, and a comfortable environment for parents to share their experiences of caring for their infants- All are welcome- Coffee and goodies are provided- Breastfeeding The Right-Brained Way: start with a calm and alert baby, watch for early feeding cues, use your body to calm your baby, lay back and let gravity help hold baby, follow your baby’s lead, play while you and your baby learn to breastfeed

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Wheelchair Accessible \Primary Contact: Christina MacMaster, Community Programs & Services Coordinator; Phone: 250.767.0141; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm \Languages: English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Spanish

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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- Offers a relaxed, one-to-one setting for beginners- Participants are taught a variety of technologies--anything from texting on your cell phone to sending an email

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Christina MacMaster, Community Programs & Services Coordinator; Phone: 250.767.0141; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: 5th St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellinpeachland/

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- Provide a setting where persons of fifty years of age and over are able to use their talents, experience, energies and creative abilities and to organize and operate recreational, cultural and educational activities that are of interest and benefit to the members, and that support a need in the community- Programs and activities include exercise and dance programs, crafts, games, yoga, the Peachland Variety Singers choir, AA and TOPS meetings

Close To: Beach Ave and 8th St

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