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Access Central is Interior Health's single point of access if you may need withdrawal management (detox). Call toll-free 1-866-777-1103. ▸ What happens when you call • A nurse or trained...
Addictions counselling at the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, in a culturally appropriate way. The prevention and treatment programs are based on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel. They aim to...
If you or your family are dealing with addiction, WFN Health & Wellness offers education and counselling. ▸ What you can get: • One-on-one, family or group education and counselling • Help with...
Brief one-on-one counselling, assessment and case management for youth with moderate-to-high-risk substance use. ▸ Goal: Reduce or stop problematic substance use. ▸ Who can get this? • Youth...
Outpatient substance use treatment for youth on probation. ▸ Goal: Reduce or stop substance use. ▸ Who can get this? • Youth ages 12-18 on a youth probation order who are having trouble with...
Free family programs in Kelowna. All programs are free. ▸ Programs • Nurturing Fathers: an 8-week group for fathers • Self-Help Opportunities for Parents: for parents of children under 11, with...
Short-term, team-based, trauma-informed care for people with a mental health illness who are higher functioning, and for people with substance use concerns. ▸ Who can use this? • You need a...
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centred 12-step recovery program. It is a safe place for men and women to meet others with similar struggles. ▸ When and where: Every Friday at 7:00 PM at Evangel...
A mobile, in-person mental health crisis team for people 13 and older in Kelowna. CRCL (say "circle") is confidential, voluntary and consent-based. It is not a police or emergency medical service....
Crisis Response Teams help when you are having an acute mental health or substance use crisis. They assess you and link you to community and hospital resources. ▸ Where: Kelowna Mental Health &...
Free, fast and anonymous drug checking. A machine (FTIR) tests a sample of your substance so you know what is in it. Run by ASK Wellness with Interior Health and the BC Centre for Substance Use....
Find out what's in your drugs. Interior Health offers free-standing drug checking at Outreach Urban Health Centre in downtown Kelowna. ▸ Where: 1649 Pandosy St. The drug checking entrance is the...
Essentials is a two-part program for women breaking free from addiction, abuse and exploitation. It is run by NOW Canada. ▸ Essentials – Life Skills: A four-month, full-time day program. It is...
Foundry Kelowna is a free, confidential centre for young people ages 12–24 and their families. It is run by CMHA Kelowna. ▸ Services at the Kelowna centre: • Drop-in single-session counselling...
Free, confidential services for youth ages 12–24 and their families at Foundry Kelowna. Includes drop-in counselling, youth peer support, and physical and sexual health care, including gender...
A faith-based, non-profit addiction recovery program for men in Kelowna. It uses a 12-step base with Christian principles and cognitive and emotional therapies. Freedom's Door runs 7 homes. ▸...
A weekly open Gamblers Anonymous meeting in Kelowna, in person at the Kalano Club. There are no dues or fees. Just show up. ▸ When: Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm ▸ Where: 2108 Vasile Road, Kelowna ▸...
Free Healing Hearts bereavement groups for adults grieving a loss related to substance-use harms, offered under Moms Stop The Harm. Kelowna appears in the Find a Group listing on...
Health and wellness services for people who live on Westbank First Nation lands. Most services are at the Health & Wellness Building, 1900 Quail Lane. ▸ Services include: • Addictions...
Mental health and substance use services for all ages, run by Interior Health and partner agencies. ▸ Services at this location Counselling and treatment, crisis response, group counselling and...
A 12-step recovery meeting club in Kelowna. It has been a 12-step meeting club since November 1973 and has meeting rooms for recovery groups. ▸ How to visit: You can drop in during business...
A second stage recovery program for women working on recovery from substance use. Karis is not a detox or treatment centre, and it is not for people looking mainly for housing. You live in a...
The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS) offers culturally grounded programs for Indigenous people of all ages in Kelowna. Many services are open to everyone. ▸ Outreach (adults 19+, youth in some...
Mental health and addictions support for urban Indigenous people in Kelowna, in a way that respects your culture. ▸ Mental health: • One-on-one counselling • Group workshops • Anger...
Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) is a safe, proven treatment for opioid use disorder. The main medicines are Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and methadone. They give long-lasting relief from...
Outreach workers meet people on the street and give health information, social support and harm reduction supplies. ▸ Get supplies: • Vending machine: 760 Hwy 33 West, Rutland • Home delivery...
A community health centre with a care team. You can see a family doctor or nurse practitioner, or get help from a nurse, social worker or other health worker. ▸ Services: • Primary care •...
An 18-bed recovery home in Kelowna for adult men struggling with addiction and mental health issues. You get a private room, healthy meals, medication management, support, clinical counselling and...
A free 10-week support program for mothers who are addicted to substances. ▸ When • Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, plus a weekly one-on-one visit. • Current session: September 9 -...
Safe Homes is transitional housing for women and youth who want to make positive lifestyle changes. NOW Canada has run it since 1998. ▸ Who can get this? • Women and youth. • You need at least...
Permanent supportive housing in Kelowna (50 units) for people facing homelessness, mental health challenges or substance use. It uses a Housing First model. ▸ What you get • Staff on site for...
Help for people 65 and older who have dementia or other mental health or substance use concerns. A team of different health workers gives assessments, treatment, care management, community support...
A group-based day program for substance use. It runs six weeks, five days a week. You go home each day. ▸ May include: coping and self-care skills, setting treatment goals, group and individual...
Weekly Wellbriety meetings Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Culturally relevant addiction recovery support for Indigenous community members.
Substance use help for youth ages 12 to 24 and their families. The team works with you and your family to set goals, connect you with community supports, and give substance use counselling to help...
Wondering if your experimental, social or recreational substance use (or someone else's) is becoming a problem? Interior Health's youth substance use services can help early. ▸ Who is this for? •...
Call 310-MHSU (6478) — no area code needed — to reach your local Interior Health mental health and substance use centre. This is the way in to community mental health and substance use services....
Your way in to Interior Health mental health and substance use (MHSU) services. You can refer yourself — no referral needed. ▸ How to start: • Call 310-MHSU (310-6478), or • Visit the Kelowna...
If someone's drinking is troubling you, you don't have to deal with it alone. Al-Anon has support group meetings in Kelowna. Anyone troubled by another person's drinking can go, whether that...
Free, confidential phone line for anyone in BC worried about alcohol or drug use — for yourself or someone you care about. ▸ What you get: • Information, options and support • Referral to...
AA is a recovery program where people who have had trouble with alcohol share their experience, strength and hope with each other, to get sober and stay sober. ▸ Call 1-800-735-7520 any time for...
Peer support meetings on Zoom for anyone questioning their relationship with substances. People seeking help or wanting to help others are welcome. The groups are a safe place to ask questions,...
An interactive education program for youth and young adults about how substances affect your brain, your body and your thinking. The goal is to reduce substance-related brain injuries. ▸ How it...
Christian post-release support for people whose lives have been impacted by crime. Bridges helps people inside prison, just released, or trying to start again. ▸ What you can get • 10...
A structured six-week live-in substance use treatment program for adults 19 and older. Two Kelowna sites: Gray Road (265 Gray Road, male-identifying) and Ethel Street (1893 Ethel Street,...
Flexible, one-on-one counselling for youth with substance use, mental health, and related concerns who attend alternative schools in School District 23. ▸ Goal: Reduce or end future involvement...
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) is a 12-step fellowship for people who want to recover from crystal meth addiction. The only requirement to join is a desire to stop using. You can join meetings...
Drug Rehab Services (DRS) is a free resource for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada. Rehab specialists answer the phone and help you find treatment options, like detox and residential programs....
Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR) is a national charity that supports parents and family members who are worried about a loved one's substance use. All supporters have lived experience and are...
Virtual care at no cost for First Nations people and their families living in BC. You can see specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry, plus mental health and allied health professionals....
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