Peer group, individual support and family guidance for 2SLGBTQI+ youth.
The association offers a weekly peer group for youth ages 13–18, individual support for ages 8–18, and information and guidance for families. Staff can help with resources, affirming services and school or family conversations. The provider says this is support and education, not counselling or therapy. Contact the program for the current group time and intake.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Residential program with daily staff support toward independent living.
Congregate supportive housing for up to eight people, operated with Interior Health. Staff support residents with wellness, community connections and shared household skills. Referrals come from Interior Health; ask an Interior Health mental-health or substance-use worker about eligibility and availability.
Early mental health and family support for young children.
Free, family-led early mental-health and behavioural support for children from birth to school age. A Family Wellness Support Worker helps coordinate suitable supports, which may include infant development, Indigenous supports, behaviour analysis or an early-years clinician. Families can refer themselves online, by phone or in person; visits may be at home, online, outdoors or at the office.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Free adoption information and support for prospective and adoptive families, including confidential phone or drop-in help, education, resources, and connections to other families. Available without a referral; some transition services may involve a Ministry of Children and Family Development referral. Call 250-832-2170 ext. 104; this is a part-time program.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Salmon Arm park with walking and bike trails, picnic tables and a sports court.
The City of Salmon Arm lists Badger Park at 1611 20 Avenue SE with bike and walking trails, picnic tables and a sports court. Check current trail conditions before visiting.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 1611 20 Avenue Southeast, Salmon Arm, BC
Thursday regional bus service connecting Salmon Arm, Blind Bay, and Sorrento.
The current BC Transit timetable lists a Thursday route between Salmon Arm and Sorrento via Blind Bay. The schedule shows trips from Salmon Arm at 10:05 a.m. and 4:05 p.m.; the morning return reaches Blind Bay at 10:51 a.m. and Salmon Arm at 11:21 a.m., while the afternoon trip stops at Balmoral Road at 4:30 p.m., Blind Bay at 4:40 p.m., Sorrento Mall at 4:45 p.m., and Sorrento Place at 4:50 p.m., returning to Salmon Arm at 5:20 p.m. Confirm the current timetable and alerts before travelling.
Service Areas: Balmoral, Blind Bay, Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sorrento
Frozen three-course meals, including minced, diabetic and low-sodium options.
Frozen three-course meals are available through the Salmon Arm Seniors Resource Centre for $11 per meal, with a limit of five meals per day at the centre. Call Better Meals at 1-888-838-1888 to order and arrange in-town delivery, or ask for an out-of-town order to be delivered to the centre for pickup. Confirm current menus, price and any delivery charge before ordering.
Outreach for children, youth and families navigating mental health needs.
Intensive treatment and family support for children and youth experiencing significant mental-health distress. Referral is through the Child and Youth Mental Health Team; call the Salmon Arm Ministry of Children and Family Development office at 250-832-1719. The provider’s 2025 report identifies Salmon Arm, Malakwa, Sicamous and Enderby as the program area.
Service Areas: Broadview, Enderby, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Sicamous
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Help finding childcare and applying for childcare benefits.
Free, confidential child-care referrals and support for parents, caregivers and providers in the Shuswap. Staff can help find licensed or registered care, explain the Affordable Child Care Benefit, and provide early-learning resources. Call 250-832-4191, email ccrr@shuswapchildrens.ca, or visit 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE in Salmon Arm.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Affordable rental options for families, seniors and people with disabilities.
CMHA lists Larch Place, Birch Place, Clover Court, 680 Apartments, Terrace Townhouses, Rotary Gardens and other housing. Ask its housing department about each property’s eligibility and vacancies.
Homeless outreach support with drop-in times in Salmon Arm.
CMHA lists homeless outreach drop-in at Salmon Arm Library on Saturdays, 1–3 pm, and at the CMHA Learning Studio on Wednesdays, 2:30–4 pm. Call the outreach number to confirm current hours and the type of help available.
Information and applications for supportive and affordable housing.
CMHA provides several housing programs for low- and moderate-income households, seniors and people needing support. Call the housing department for eligibility and vacancies.
Help finding community support services in the Shuswap.
CMHA identifies a service navigator who can help people find and connect with local services. Call or email for current availability. The CMHA office is in Salmon Arm.
MCFD-referred education and counselling for safer family relationships.
SAFE Society counsellors work with women, men and families on communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation and healthy relationships. A Ministry of Children and Family Development social worker must refer participants; self-referrals are not accepted. Ask your MCFD social worker about access.
Support for people affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence and power-based crimes. Call 250-832-0005.
SAFE Society states that its free Shuswap programs serve Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and the North and South Shuswap area. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and local delivery.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Confidential counselling for individuals, children and families.
Counselling support for concerns including separation, anger, grief, anxiety, depression, family relationships, stress, domestic violence and historical trauma. Self-referrals and agency referrals are accepted; cases are assessed according to the concern and its severity. The provider offers an online intake form.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Free toy lending for families and child care providers.
Parents, grandparents, guardians and child care providers can borrow toys and learning materials for children at developmental ages 0–6. The Child Care Resource and Referral page says loans can last up to three weeks. Visit the association office or contact the toy library to confirm borrowing arrangements.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
The provider offers this group twice a year and gives preference to parents or caregivers of children with moderate to severe behavioural concerns. Self-referral is accepted. Call 250-832-2170 or email ida_hearder@familyresource.bc.ca for the next group and current availability.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
The city lists bike and walking trails, parking, and about 2.5 km of multi-use trails at 1251 54 Avenue NE. Check current trail conditions before visiting.
The city trail map shows Cress Creek Park and its trail network at 2200 24 Avenue NE. Use the linked map to find the trailhead and check current conditions before visiting.
Social activity, exercise, games, crafts, music and a hot lunch for older adults. The provider lists Thursday or Friday sessions from 9:30 am to 1 pm at $6 per session. HandyDART transportation may be available; contact the Day Away coordinator for registration and the current schedule.
Free drop-in for people caring for someone with dementia.
Free drop-in support for anyone caring for a person with dementia. The provider generally lists sessions on the second and fourth Monday from 10 am to noon, with holiday-related date changes. Check the posted calendar or call before attending.
Monthly free diapers, formula and infant essentials for families.
The association says its monthly Diaper & Formula Bazaar provides families with diapers, formula and other infant and toddler essentials. Supplies and dates may vary; call the association for the next event and availability.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
The navigator connects parents and caregivers of children ages 0–6 with resources and free drop-in playgroups. The provider lists Silver Creek Playgroup on Thursdays at Silver Creek Hall, Motoring Munchkins on Mondays and Wednesdays at Salmon Arm Recreation, and Travelling Tots on Tuesdays at changing locations. Times and venues can change; check the current calendar before attending.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Silver Creek
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
For families in Salmon Arm and surrounding areas referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The program offers one-to-one parenting support, supervised visits and supported supervised visits with parent education sessions. Ask the referring social worker about eligibility and availability.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Coordination and information for families affected by FASD or complex behaviours.
Free guidance and resources for families of children and youth from birth to age 19 with FASD or complex behavioural challenges. A diagnosis is not required. The keyworker helps with assessments, practical strategies, school and family support, advocacy and connections to other services. Refer online or contact the program directly.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Playground and spray park near downtown Salmon Arm.
The city lists a playground, water spray park, walking trails, picnic tables, parking and washrooms at Fletcher Park. The city’s facility page says smoking and dogs are not allowed in the park. Seasonal water features should be confirmed before travelling.
Fee-based peer groups, activities and camps for youth with support needs.
Friends & Leisure Youth groups help youth ages 6–18 build social and life skills through daytime, after-school and evening groups, school break day camps and outings. No diagnosis is required. Youth must be able to participate independently or with their own private support worker. Fees vary by season; autism, online learning, third-party or private funding may be used. Families can refer online or contact the program.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Certified foot-care nurses offer diabetic foot care, corn and callus reduction, nail trimming and foot rubs. Appointments are offered at the Seniors Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The posted cost is $45, payable by cash or cheque; call 250-832-7000 to book and confirm the current fee.
Nature trail along Salmon Arm’s Shuswap Lake foreshore.
The city map shows the Foreshore Nature Trail and connected Raven (Sabnes) Trail, with multiple trailheads and parking areas. Consult the linked map for access points and check current conditions before visiting.
Order and pay by the second Thursday; pick up on the third Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church, 60 1st Street SE. Call to confirm the current month’s ordering and collection arrangements.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Broadview, Canoe, Celista, Grindrod, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Connection and support for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Support for grandparents raising or considering raising grandchildren, including help navigating legal and government systems, peer connections, and information about other resources. The provider lists phone and drop-in support from 10 am to noon on the second and fourth Tuesday, with other times available as needed; confirm the current schedule.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
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
The centre maintains a current list of paid local home-support providers, such as cleaning, respite, yard work, maintenance, mobile hair care and foot care. Drop by, call or ask for the list by email. Fees are set by the providers on the list.
Second-hand shop supporting CMHA mental health programs.
Shop proceeds support local mental health and wellness programs. The store also offers volunteer retail training. Contact CMHA for current hours and donations.
Developmental support for young children and families.
Voluntary developmental support for children from birth to age six, with a focus on ages 0–3. A diagnosis is not required. Family-led visits may take place at home, online, outdoors or at the office. Apply through the association’s referral form or call the Infant Development team.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Intensive support for families whose children or adolescents are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement. The program works on safety, basic needs, family relationships, parenting skills and links to community resources. Referrals must come through a Ministry of Children and Family Development social worker and depend on program capacity.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Sports fields, courts, playground, dog park and picnic facilities.
The city lists two ball diamonds, batting cage, six pickleball courts, two tennis courts, a fenced dog park, playground, covered shelter, picnic space, parking and washrooms. The park connects to the South Canoe walking and biking trail area. Contact Salmon Arm Recreation for field bookings.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 6391 10 Avenue Southeast, Salmon Arm, BC
Free legal information, summary advice, referrals and representation.
Free information, summary advice, referrals and representation for Shuswap residents on income security, residential tenancy, debt, employment standards and seniors advocacy. Call, drop in or email to book an appointment. Advocates are not lawyers; the program does not handle civil, criminal or family court matters.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Provider: The Salvation Army Lighthouse Community Ministries
Seasonal food-market support and toy shop for families.
The Salvation Army describes a Christmas Food Market bonus for registered households and a Christmas Toy Shop for legal guardians of children aged 16 or younger. The page says to register in person at the Lighthouse and bring identification for each child when collecting toys. The page does not specify the current year; contact the centre to confirm this season’s registration dates and terms.
Provider: The Salvation Army Lighthouse Community Ministries
Community food garden at 441 3 Street SW.
The Salvation Army and Shuswap Food Action Society maintain a community food forest at the Lighthouse Community Ministries Centre. The provider describes edible herbs, vegetables and fruit, and invites community participation. Contact the centre about current harvesting, access and volunteer arrangements.
Network of walking trails in Little Mountain Park.
The city map shows multiple named routes including Larch Loop, Summit Trail and Outer Loop, plus several parking and trailhead points. Use the linked map to choose a route and confirm current conditions.
Waterfront park with wharf, boat launch, trails and picnic space.
The city lists a 440-foot freshwater wharf, dock system, boat launch, gazebo, stage, picnic areas, washrooms and a concession nearby. Raven Trail connects the park to the Raven neighbourhood. Contact Salmon Arm Recreation for gazebo bookings and check seasonal facilities before visiting.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 750 Marine Park Drive Northeast, Salmon Arm, BC
Year-round 24-hour emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness.
The 211 listing describes meals, showers, laundry, storage and some pet accommodation. Intake is 4–10:30 pm and beds are first come, first served. It reports that the site is not wheelchair accessible. Call to check current space.
Lakeside walking and picnic park with wheelchair-accessible perimeter path.
The city lists a paved wheelchair-accessible path around the lake, picnic areas, washrooms, parking and a seasonal fountain. The Japanese Friendship Gate, picnic table area and Willow Trees area can be booked; ask the city about availability. Washroom access is seasonal.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Trans Canada Highway Northeast, Salmon Arm, BC
Rides to medical appointments; request at least three business days ahead.
Rides are provided for medical appointments only. Call the Seniors Resource Centre at least three business days before the appointment and ask about the cost and availability.
Free peer drop-in group for people affected by memory loss.
Forget Me Nots is a free peer-supported drop-in group for people affected by memory loss. The provider lists sessions after the caregiver group on selected Mondays, usually 12:30–2 pm. Check the current calendar or call before attending.
Assisted grocery shopping, with optional HandyDART transport.
Volunteers help independent older adults shop at Askew’s and carry groceries into their homes. Optional round-trip HandyDART transport costs $3.50; participants must apply to HandyDART for the ride. Call 250-832-7000 to register and confirm arrangements.
Free six-week parenting support and education program for parents or full-time caregivers of children from birth to age five. Groups usually meet weekly for two hours; child minding, snacks and transportation help are available. Register at 681 Marine Park Drive NE in Salmon Arm or call 250-832-2170; a facilitator will contact you before the group starts.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Confidential outreach support for women aged 18 or older affected by relationship abuse. Call 250-832-4474.
SAFE Society states that its free Shuswap programs serve Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and the North and South Shuswap area. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and local delivery.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Nature trail network in Salmon Arm’s Park Hill area.
The City of Salmon Arm includes Park Hill Trails in its current trail map directory. The city’s parks plan locates the area along Park Hill Road NE. Check the city map and current trail conditions before visiting.
Federal community sentence supervision for people on parole, statutory release or long-term supervision orders.
Correctional Service Canada’s Kamloops Parole Office supervises people serving community sentences who are on parole, statutory release or long-term supervision orders, helping ensure they follow their release conditions. 211 British Columbia lists Monte Lake among the office’s service communities. This is a specialized service for people under federal community supervision, not a general counselling or public drop-in program. Contact the Kamloops office to confirm arrangements.
Service Areas: Ashcroft, Barriere, Bella Coola, Blue River, Cache Creek, Chase, Kamloops, Knutsford, Lillooet, Little Fort, Lytton, Merritt, Mica Creek, Monte Creek, Monte Lake, Pritchard, Salmon Arm, Savona, Spences Bridge, Valemount, Vavenby, Westwold, Williams Lake
Location: 200-175 2nd Avenue, Kamloops, British Columbia
Provider: The Salvation Army Lighthouse Community Ministries
Goal-setting and case management for people working to leave crisis and poverty.
The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope team supports individuals and families who are ready to set short- and long-term goals. Staff connect participants to community resources such as housing, childcare, health and employment services. Stop by the Lighthouse or call Niki or Kyle at 250-517-9913 to ask about participation.
Counselling and support for children and youth aged 3–18 affected by violence; call 250-832-4474.
SAFE Society states that its free Shuswap programs serve Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and the North and South Shuswap area. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and local delivery.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Therapy for children from birth to school age with movement or daily living needs.
Pediatric physiotherapy helps with physical development, mobility, balance and strength. Occupational therapy helps with fine motor skills, play, self-care, sensory processing and specialized equipment. Families can refer online, call or visit. Visits may be at home, virtually, outdoors or at the office. Contact the appropriate therapist about eligibility and availability.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Small nature park and trail at 351 Narcisse Street NW.
The city trail map identifies Peter Jannink Nature Park at 351 Narcisse Street NW and shows its walking trail and trailhead. Check local conditions before visiting.
The city map shows a network of named trails and an identified bike route in Pileated Woods Park at 851 10 Avenue SE. Use the linked map to choose a route and check current conditions.
24-hour crisis intervention and support for victims and witnesses of crime or trauma.
SAFE Society staff and volunteers based at the Salmon Arm RCMP detachment provide crisis intervention, emotional support, court orientation and escort, help with victim assistance applications and impact statements, referrals, and personal disaster assistance. Call the program at 250-832-4453. For an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.
Free prenatal and early parenting support includes nutrition and health information, emotional support, office or home visits, referrals and a Thursday drop-in. Self-referrals are welcome. The provider names Salmon Arm, Canoe, Silver Creek, Sicamous, Malakwa, Enderby, Ashton Creek, Grindrod and Sorrento as its service area. Call to confirm current visit and drop-in arrangements.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Broadview, Canoe, Enderby, Grindrod, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Wednesday-only regional transit between Enderby and Salmon Arm.
BC Transit Route 41 runs Wednesdays only. Enderby stop is at Mill and George, about 11 km from Ashton Creek; the route does not run into Ashton Creek. Published weekday departures from Enderby are 8:55 a.m. and 2:22 p.m. toward Salmon Arm; departures from Salmon Arm are 8:20 a.m. and 1:49 p.m. toward Enderby. Current schedules and alerts: https://www.bctransit.com/shuswap/schedules-and-maps/route-overview/?route=41.
Waste disposal, recycling, reuse and household hazardous waste drop-off.
Year-round scaled landfill. Hazardous waste drop-off is Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Fees vary by item. Hours change by season; closed Christmas, New Year’s Day and Remembrance Day.
Medication treatment for opioid use disorder in Salmon Arm.
Interior Health lists opioid agonist treatment at Salmon Arm Substance Use Services. Its provider list identifies the clinic at 851 16 Street NE and says it also serves Enderby, Sicamous and Sorrento. The February 2026 Shuswap guide lists clinic hours Tuesday–Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, closed noon–1 pm. Call 250-833-4177 to arrange an appointment and confirm current access.
Service Areas: Enderby, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Immunization, prenatal, child development and community health services.
Interior Health lists public health, home and community care, rehabilitation, social work, harm reduction and other services at this health centre. Call for service-specific access.
Indoor pool, gymnasium, courts, fitness and meeting space.
The facility lists a six-lane pool, wading pool, hot tub, squash and racquetball courts, weight room and rentable meeting space. Contact the operator for current schedules, accessibility and fees.
Licensed after-school care and full-day school-break camps for Kindergarten–Grade 5 children.
School-day care runs 14:00–17:30. Pro-D days and camps run 07:30–17:30. Monthly fees include pickup and a daily snack. The club provides daily pickup from South Broadview Elementary, Hillcrest, Bastion and Salmon Arm West. A minimum registration of two days per week applies; government Affordable Child Care Benefit and Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative funding may be available. Confirm current spaces and fees with the provider.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 1271 6 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Weekly food distribution for Salmon Arm residents.
The provider says there is no income qualification, but proof of identity is required because it serves Salmon Arm residents. Distribution is Wednesday 10 am–6 pm; supply depends on donations.
Service Areas: Broadview, Gleneden, Salmon Arm
Location: 360B Alexander Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Volunteer help with government forms and related issues by appointment.
A trained volunteer helps with government forms and related issues at the Seniors Resource Centre on Thursdays by appointment. Call 250-832-7000 to book. The advisor does not provide legal advice.
Assessment, treatment and support for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse.
Trauma-informed support may use art or play therapy, education, family support and referrals to other agencies. Contact the Shuswap Family Centre or the Child and Youth Mental Health team to confirm referral arrangements and availability.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Confidential testing, treatment, information and referrals.
Interior Health offers confidential sexual and reproductive health testing, treatment, education and referrals at two Salmon Arm sites. At Salmon Arm Health Centre, 851 16 Street NE, the clinic is for youth aged 26 and under by appointment every other Monday, 13:00–16:00; call 250-833-4100. At Salmon Arm Primary Care Hub, 202-310 Hudson Avenue, appointments and walk-ins are available Tuesday–Thursday, 08:00–15:00; call 250-833-3645. Confirm arrangements before visiting.
Specialized support for sexual assault survivors; call 778-489-0508 or the 24-hour crisis line.
SAFE Society states that its free Shuswap programs serve Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and the North and South Shuswap area. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and local delivery.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Non-medical help for older adults living independently.
May include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly calls or visits, light yard work, forms, referrals and transportation to critical appointments. Program availability varies; contact central intake.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Ashton Creek, Balmoral, Blind Bay, Broadview, Celista, Chase, Deep Creek, Eagle Bay, Enderby, Gardom Lake, Grindrod, Lee Creek, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Mara, Notch Hill, Ranchero, Salmon Arm, Salmon Valley, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, Squilax, St. Ives, Sunnybrae, Tappen, White Lake
Free help with referrals, community resources and paperwork for families.
For families with children and youth from birth to age 18. A family service worker helps find local services, navigate assessments and complete related forms. This is practical support, not counselling. Families can refer themselves online, by phone or in person. Visits may be at home, virtually, outdoors or at the office.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
MCFD-referred respite for families of children and youth with support needs.
Contracted respite gives caregivers time for rest and personal needs while their child is supported. For ages 0–18 with an intellectual disability, autism diagnosis or eligibility for MCFD’s At Home Program. MCFD Child and Youth Support Needs staff handle referrals and the waitlist; call 250-832-1719 to start. The association’s current careers page describes respite delivered across Salmon Arm, Enderby, Sorrento, Sicamous and surrounding areas.
Service Areas: Enderby, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Helps older adults connect with social and practical community resources.
A social prescribing program helping older adults connect with nutrition, physical activity, grief and loss support, social opportunities and other community services. The provider serves Sicamous, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Enderby, South Shuswap, North Shuswap and Chase areas. People under 55 and those needing daily or intensive physical support are outside the program’s stated referral criteria. Professional, community and self-referrals are welcome through the provider’s online referral form. Contact the regional connector for details.
Service Areas: Broadview, Chase, Enderby, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Sicamous
Temporary accommodation, food and clothing support for people evacuated from their homes during an emergency.
CSRD Emergency Support Services volunteers help evacuees meet basic needs such as accommodation, food and clothing. Access the service at a Reception Centre after the local authority activates one and directs evacuees there. Supports depend on the emergency and household needs; this is not a standing day-to-day support program.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Annis, Balmoral, Blind Bay, Cambie-Solsqua, Celista, Craigellachie, Deep Creek, Eagle Bay, Falkland, Gardom Lake, Lee Creek, Lower East Adams Lake, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Notch Hill, Queest Village, Ranchero, Salmon Arm, Salmon Valley, Scotch Creek, Seymour Arm, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, St Ives, Sunnybrae, Swansea Point, Tappen, Turtle Valley, White Lake
Public lending library with wellness and family support resources.
The Shuswap Family Centre lending library offers wellness books and resource materials for the general public and professionals. Other community organizations also share program information through the library. Visit the Centre during its listed library hours or call for current access and borrowing arrangements.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Accessible door-to-door shared transit for people unable to use regular buses independently.
Accessible shared door-to-door transit for people whose permanent or temporary disability prevents them from using fixed-route buses without assistance. Registration is free and required before booking. The Shuswap service operates Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm, with no weekend or holiday service. BC Transit lists a $1.75 single-ride fare; confirm booking and current service area with the local office.
Hospital with 24-hour emergency, inpatient, surgery and maternity services.
Interior Health identifies this as a Level 2 community hospital. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency; contact the hospital for non-emergency service details.
Provider: Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice
Walk-in urgent primary care at rotating Saturday locations.
Local family doctors provide same-day care for non-life-threatening concerns in Salmon Arm and surrounding communities. Locations rotate, including some Saturdays at Sicamous Community Health Centre. Hours are usually 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. but depend on staffing; check the clinic website for the current Saturday’s location and hours. Patients are seen in person, first come first served; do not call host clinics to book an appointment. For emergencies call 9-1-1.
Multi-route trail network in southeast Salmon Arm.
The city map shows numerous named routes for walking and biking, with trailheads and parking near 10 Avenue SE. The trail network crosses varied terrain; use the linked map and check current conditions before selecting a route.
Support for children ages 6–11 with serious behavioural difficulties and their families.
The SNAP Boys and SNAP Girls programs help children ages 6–11 and their families manage emotions and behaviour. The provider describes support for children experiencing serious behavioural problems at home, school or in the community. Call 250-832-2170 ext. 119 to ask about referral and current availability.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Counselling for women currently or previously affected by violence; call 250-832-9700.
SAFE Society states that its free Shuswap programs serve Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and the North and South Shuswap area. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and local delivery.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
Support for children needing extra help to attend inclusive childcare or preschool.
Consultation and support for children needing help to participate in inclusive child care or preschool. The primary focus is birth to age six; support up to age 18 may be available in special cases. Assistance can include individual plans, provider training, referrals and extra staffing where funding is available. Apply online or contact the program.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Community teaching garden and food gleaning activities.
The Shuswap Family Centre describes an accessible community teaching garden and a gleaning program that collects excess produce to share among growers, volunteer pickers and community agencies. The program page includes material dating from 2015; contact the Centre to confirm whether gleaning is currently operating and how to take part.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
The city map labels Syphon Falls Trail, Gayle Creek Loop and connectors near 60 Street NW. The mapped Gayle Creek Loop segment is 1,311 m and the Syphon Falls Trail segment is 459 m; these are map segment lengths, not a total trip distance. Check current conditions before visiting.
Free take-home fentanyl test strips at Salmon Arm health services.
Interior Health lists take-home fentanyl test strips at Salmon Arm Mental Health and Substance Use and the Salmon Arm OAT Clinic, both at 851 16 Street NE. Contact MHSU at 250-833-4100 or the OAT Clinic at 250-310-6478 to confirm access; the OAT Clinic entrance is at the back of the parking lot. A negative strip result does not prove that a substance is safe or fentanyl-free.
Provider: The Salvation Army Lighthouse Community Ministries
Free meals, showers, laundry and clothing in Salmon Arm.
The Salvation Army lists free coffee, meals, showers, laundry facilities and clothing at The Café, 441 3 Street SW. General hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Community outreach workers drop in daily; scheduled visiting services include mental health and substance-use support, income assistance help, legal advocacy and nursing. Check the provider schedule for each visiting service before travelling.
MCFD-referred skills and social program for youth with support needs.
The Loft offers after-school groups and spring and summer day camps, with activities supporting communication, social and life skills, safety awareness and community participation. It serves youth ages 7–18 with an intellectual disability, an autism diagnosis or eligibility for MCFD’s At Home Program. MCFD Child and Youth Support Needs staff manage referrals and the waitlist; call 250-832-1719 to ask about referral.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Individual behaviour support for children and youth, with or without a diagnosis.
A Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst plans goals and supervises one-to-one sessions with a behaviour interventionist. Focus areas include communication, transitions, daily living skills and coping. Children can start at ages 2–5 and continue to age 18. A formal diagnosis is not required. Sessions may begin at the office and later move to home or community settings. Fees are charged; autism, online learning, third-party or private funds may be used.
Service Areas: Salmon Arm
Location: 551 Trans-Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Temporary accommodation and 24-hour crisis support for women experiencing abuse.
SAFE Society states that its free Shuswap programs serve Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and the North and South Shuswap area. Contact the provider to confirm current intake and local delivery.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento
The city map shows Turner Creek Trail, connections to Ready Trail and Sabnes Trail, trailheads, parking and a pedestrian tunnel. Consult the map for an access point and check current conditions before visiting.
Free tax preparation for people with modest income and uncomplicated returns.
The provider’s 2026 free tax clinic for people with modest income ran March 2–April 30 at the Shuswap Family Centre, 681 Marine Park Drive NE. That season has ended; call 250-832-7000 for the next clinic’s dates, location and intake rules.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Home care, personal support, nursing and foot care in communities listed by the South Shuswap health directory.
We Care Home Health Services in Vernon provides companionship, homemaking, personal care and family support in homes and institutions. Its nurses also offer community flu and wellness clinics and foot care. A South Shuswap health directory lists service communities from Armstrong and Enderby through the Shuswap to Kamloops, Westwold and Tappen. Contact the Vernon office to confirm current coverage, availability, fees and eligibility; the directory does not publish a current service schedule.
Service Areas: Armstrong, Blind Bay, Canoe, Chase, Cherryville, Eagle Bay, Enderby, Grindrod, Kamloops, Lavington, Malakwa, Nakusp, Oyama, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Spallumcheen, Tappen, Vernon, Westwold
Preventive support for young parents preparing for birth and caring for children, including parenting and life skills and support for education or employment. All referrals come from the Ministry of Children and Family Development office in Salmon Arm.
Service Areas: Broadview, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC