Health assessment, planning and care supports for youth and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
Interior Health works with Community Living BC to provide health support. Services can include non-emergency community health services, professional assessment of health and safety needs, care planning, caregiver training and support, health monitoring, and referrals or advocacy for specialist care. Eligibility is assessed by Home and Community Care.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Avola, Bankeir, Beaverdell, Blind Bay, Blue River, Broadview, Cawston, Celista, Cherryville, Christina Lake, Coalmont, Eagle Bay, Falkland, Grindrod, Hedley, Kaleden, Little Fort, Malakwa, Manning Park, Monte Lake, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Olalla, Oyama, Pinantan Lake, Pritchard, Rock Creek, Salmon Arm, Savona, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Sorrento, Spences Bridge, Tappen, Tulameen, Vavenby, Winfield
Member-focused home care, community health, patient travel and elder support programs.
The Upper Similkameen Indian Band Health Department provides home care, community health and patient travel programs. Home care and community health support is planned according to each client’s needs and may include advocacy during hospital stays or medical appointments, help with housecleaning, medical supplies and medical transportation. The Health Department lists an Elder Support Worker who supports Elders with grocery assistance, transportation to medical appointments, events and activities. Programs are described as Band member services; contact the Health Centre to confirm eligibility and current availability. The USIB Health Centre is at 5790 Highway 3, Hedley, BC V0X 1K0. Reception: 250-292-1478. Patient Travel: 250-292-8733.
Service Areas: Hedley
Location: 5790 Highway 3, Hedley, British Columbia
Provider: Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
In-home support to help seniors remain independent in Keremeos, Cawston, Olalla and Hedley.
Provides light housekeeping through multi-service workers on a regular schedule. Fees are based on income, from $0 to $30 per hour; clients may purchase additional time at the full cost of $30 per hour. Contact the program to discuss service availability and scheduling.
Support and practical help for victims and witnesses of crime.
Support can include emotional support, advocacy, court orientation and accompaniment, transportation and accompaniment to related meetings, assistance with victim impact and Crime Victim Assistance Program forms, liaison with justice personnel, and referrals. The service also provides information about the criminal justice system, court proceedings, case status and hearing dates. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 7 am to 4 pm; the service can also be reached by cell for crisis support on Mondays and Fridays. Funded by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Service Areas: Bankeir, Coalmont, East Gate, Hedley, Manning Park, Princeton, Tulameen
Provider: Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
Social prescribing and help connecting with non-clinical community and health supports.
Supports seniors and vulnerable people in the South Similkameen to reduce isolation and connect with community resources, social opportunities and health supports. Community Connectors help navigate services, facilitate referrals, develop personalized wellness plans and follow up. Contact: 250-502-8402 or connector@lscss.com.
Provider: Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
Outreach and practical support for seasonal agricultural workers, including workers in Cawston.
Provides farm outreach, worker-rights and safety information, referrals and service navigation, emergency support, bicycle lending, health-system navigation, social activities and worker–employer liaison. The program names Cawston, Hedley, Olalla and Keremeos as service communities. Support is available in English and Spanish.
Regional bus service connects Princeton with Penticton; additional advance-booked service is available to Coalmont and Hedley.
BC Transit and the Town of Princeton operate regional transit. The current Route 50 timetable runs between Princeton and Penticton via Hedley on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Coalmont and Hedley trips require advance booking through Princeton & District Community Services at 250-295-6666. Confirm trip availability and times when booking.
Service Areas: Coalmont, Hedley, Keremeos, Olalla, Penticton, Princeton
Provider: Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
Volunteer rides for residents unable to travel independently, including local shopping and medical appointments.
Serves Keremeos, Cawston, Olalla and Hedley. Rides can be booked for local or out-of-town medical appointments and local shopping, with up to three stops per trip. Book at least 48 hours in advance and provide appointment time and length. Riders must transfer independently and manage their own medical needs. A donation toward fuel is paid directly to the driver; subsidies may be available for out-of-town specialist or surgery appointments. Call 250-499-7473 to book.