Support, respite, and resources for unpaid family caregivers in the Central Okanagan — phone coaching, day programs, and caregiver wellness.
Free support if you are caring for someone with dementia. Services include caregiver support groups, one-on-one guidance through First Link, dementia education workshops, the Minds in Motion...
Support for families caring for children or youth with FASD or similar conditions. Works directly with caregivers to build skills and provide education, family support, and connections to other...
Provides funding and coordination for children and youth with complex health needs and their families in the Central Okanagan. The At Home Program is a BC government program, now delivered locally...
Support for children and youth ages 1-18 with autism, FASD, or other developmental conditions who are having behavioural challenges — and for their families. Contact the Ministry for Children and...
Community rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury. Services include rehab programs, counselling, life skills support, peer groups, and caregiver help. Also offers youth concussion...
Hospice, palliative, and grief support in the Central Okanagan. Includes compassionate home visitors, wellness programs (yoga, reiki, meditation), vigil support in final days, adult grief...
Home-like hospice facility with 24/7 palliative care, pain and symptom management, emotional support, private rooms, gardens, and gathering spaces. Staffed by trained professionals. Usually...
Outreach support for foster caregivers in the Kelowna area. Helps foster parents navigate challenges and connect with resources. Contact: Alicia Curry at 250-258-4322 or acurry@bgco.ca.
Respite care for families, foster parents, and homeshare providers caring for individuals with complex needs or developmental disabilities. Provides both planned and emergency respite placements...
Helps adults 60+ and their caregivers find the right government and community services. Call for information and to get pointed in the right direction.
Free education, guidance, and support for unpaid caregivers who are feeling stressed or burned out.
Free group for parents and caregivers of youth dealing with anxiety. Learn to understand anxiety better and pick up coping skills that actually help. You need to sign up ahead of time.
Monthly support group for people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Meets at First Mennonite Church. Also offers a separate caregiver support group and info about movement disorder...
Day programs and respite support for adults with diverse abilities. Provides structured activities and gives caregivers a break.
Free accommodation for cancer patients travelling to Kelowna for treatment at BC Cancer Kelowna. The lodge is open seven days a week, including holidays. Located at 330 Strathcona Avenue, Kelowna....
Free 10-week course for family and friends of someone with a mental illness. Learn coping skills, how to listen, problem-solving, and setting boundaries. Runs spring and fall. Call to register.
Community day programs for people who need extra support to stay independent — and a break for their caregivers. Includes a hot lunch, physical activities, health care support, social and...
Supervised day program for dependent adults including frail elderly, individuals with dementia, chronic health issues, or disabilities. Activities include light exercise, arts and crafts, games,...
Private in-home health care including personal care, nursing, companionship, dementia care, palliative care, housekeeping, meal prep, wound care, respite, and home infusions. Free initial care...
Free telephone grief support for anyone in BC who has lost someone. Provides compassionate listening, information, and referrals. Greater Vancouver: 604-738-9950. Toll-free BC: 1-877-779-2223.
Education, family support groups, and resources for people and families dealing with schizophrenia and other serious mental illness. BC-wide with support groups in the Kelowna area.
Programs and workshops for kids and teens aged 8-18 who have a family member with a mental illness. Includes Kids in Control (KIC), Tweens in Control (TwIC), and Teens in Control (TIC) — helping...
If you accompany someone with a disability on BC Transit, you can ride for free with a Companion Pass. The person you are with needs a valid transit pass. Apply through the City of Kelowna. This...
Free grief and bereavement support for children, youth, and families through the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. Includes one-on-one counselling, group programs, and resources for parents...
Non-refundable federal tax credit for people supporting a spouse, dependant, or family member with a physical or mental impairment. Claim on your annual tax return. The person you support may need...
Support for unpaid caregivers looking after an aging family member or friend with chronic health issues like stroke or dementia. Services include peer support groups, Companion Care Break (trained...
Subsidized respite for families and caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities. Gives you a short break from caregiving so you can recharge.
Income support when you need time off work to care for a family member. Compassionate care benefits provide up to 26 weeks to care for someone at end of life. Family caregiver benefits provide up...
Free phone line for unpaid family and friend caregivers. Get one-on-one support, help navigating the healthcare system, and connections to local programs and coaching. Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM -...
Short-term respite for families caring for a child or adult with disabilities or complex care needs. Coordinated through Interior Health intake. Free or subsidized.
BC-wide support for families who have a family member with a disability. Connects you with other families, workshops, training, and resources.
Free province-wide helpline for anyone affected by dementia — whether you are living with it, caring for someone, or just need answers. Provides emotional support, care planning guidance, and...
Central intake for home and community health services in the Central Okanagan. Can connect you with home nursing, home support, brain injury services, adult day programs, palliative care, wound...
Interior Health coordinates hospice and palliative care across the Interior BC region — home-based care, hospice beds, pain and symptom management, and caregiver support. Usually need a referral...
Private in-home care with a dedicated caregiver who stays consistent (no rotating staff). Services include companionship, personal care, respite and overnight care, post-hospital recovery,...
Online info and resources for parents and caregivers supporting a child or teen with mental health challenges. Part of BC Children's Hospital.
Programs and support for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families.
Provides programs and support services for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families in the Okanagan region. Services include information and referral, support groups, and...
Private in-home care for seniors and adults including personal care, companionship, meal prep, medication management, dementia care, nursing, respite, and end-of-life support. No long-term...
Non-profit providing essential non-medical support services to help Peachland residents live safely and independently. Services include Adult Day Service (Mon & Thu 9 AM-3 PM), Better at Home...
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Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna