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Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Southern Interior Region

Helps individuals with situations that threaten their survival, safety, security, well-being, or dignity. Provides services across Canada and oversees international development projects. Programs include disaster services; first aid instruction; health equipment loan services; Indigenous outreach initiatives; and water safety training. Okanagan Service Centre serves Cawston, Edgewood, Enderby, Kelowna, Keremeos, Lake Country, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Salmon Arm, Summerland, Vernon, West Kelowna, and Winfield. Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.

Website

www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon

Contact

Phone 1: 250-491-8443
Phone 2: 1-800-661-3308
Disaster Assistance (24-hour): 1-888-800-6493
Fax: 250-491-8126

Address

124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2

Mailing Address

124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2

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Emergency and Disaster Services

Provided by Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Southern Interior Region
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Works in partnership with first responders, public officials, emergency managers, and other voluntary sector organizations to provide emergency and disaster management services to the public.

Works in partnership with first responders, public officials, emergency managers, and other voluntary sector organizations to provide emergency and disaster management services to the public. Assistance may include emergency food and clothing, emergency lodging, reception and information, personal services and family reunification services. Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/british-columbia-and-yukon
Address

124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2
Assistance may include emergency food and clothing, emergency lodging, reception and information, personal services and family reunification services. Office hours are 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2

Contact

Disaster Assistance (24-hour): 1-888-800-6493

Kelowna Office: 250-491-8443

Fax: 250-491-8126

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Emergency and Disaster Services - 2023 BC Wildfires

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Provides personalized recovery support to individuals and families whose primary residence was destroyed or incurred major damage during the 2023 wildfires in BC.

Provides personalized recovery support to individuals and families whose primary residence was destroyed or incurred major damage during the 2023 wildfires in BC. Services include support creating a recovery plan, navigating insurance and community resources, and financial assistance for immediate needs and costs related to housing repair and reconstruction. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/2023-british-columbia-fires
Address

No address available
Services include support creating a recovery plan, navigating insurance and community resources, and financial assistance for immediate needs and costs related to housing repair and reconstruction. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

No mailing address available

Contact

Phone 1: 1-833-966-4225

Email: BCfires2023@redcross.ca

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Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - Kootenays

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Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues.

Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues. The Basic Short Term Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for locations, and for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that items are accepted at any given location.
Website

www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-services-in-canada/bc-health-equipment-loan-program/help-locations-kootenays
Address

Interior Health Region, 124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2
The Basic Short Term Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for locations, and for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that items are accepted at any given location.

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Mailing Address

Interior Health Region, 124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2

Contact

Phone 1: 250-491-8443

Fax: 250-765-8566

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Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - Okanagan Region

Provided by Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Southern Interior Region
4 other services offered by this agency

Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues.

Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues. The Basic Short Term Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for locations, and for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that items are accepted at any given location.
Website

www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-services-in-canada/bc-health-equipment-loan-program/help-locations-okanagan
Address

Interior Health Region, 124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2
The Basic Short Term Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for locations, and for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that items are accepted at any given location.

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Mailing Address

Interior Health Region, 124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2

Contact

Phone 1: 250-491-8443

Fax: 250-765-8566

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Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - Thompson, Nicola, Cariboo

Provided by Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Southern Interior Region
4 other services offered by this agency

Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues.

Lends a variety of health equipment to eligible individuals experiencing illness, injury, or mobility issues. The Basic Short Term Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for locations, and for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that items are accepted at any given location.
Website

www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/community-health-services-in-canada/bc-health-equipment-loan-program/help-locations-thompson-nicola-cariboo
Address

Interior Health Region, 124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2
The Basic Short Term Loan Program provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles, and other medical equipment. Referral required from Health Authority, or from a private community care provider such as a family physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. The Advanced Short Term Program provides a range of advanced equipment, such as hospital beds, specialty mattresses, and patient lifts. Referral required from a healthcare professional as identified by the Health Authority or health organization is required. See website for locations, and for more information on eligibility, equipment availability, and the application process. Also accepts equipment donations at designated Health Equipment loan locations; please phone ahead to ensure that items are accepted at any given location.

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Mailing Address

Interior Health Region, 124 Adams Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7R2

Contact

Phone 1: 250-491-8443

Fax: 250-765-8566

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Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Southern Interior Region

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Contact

Address

Mailing Address

5 services offered by: Canadian Red Cross Society - BC Southern Interior Region

Emergency and Disaster Services

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Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Emergency and Disaster Services - 2023 BC Wildfires

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Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - Kootenays

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Mailing Address

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Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - Okanagan Region

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Mailing Address

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Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) - Thompson, Nicola, Cariboo

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