Health Navigation, Blood Borne Infection Management and Harm Reduction
Addictions / Substance Use, Condition Specific Support, Medication, Public Health, Sexual Health, and Transportation
Provided by ASK Wellness Society
This program provides various health-related services to improve the health and wellness of clients.
A team of qualified staff help participants improve their health. Whether it be to help manage medications, to assist in finding a doctor, or to transport individuals out of town for specialist appointments, the team is able to help and provide hope. Through this service they aim to create a positive impact on the quality of life of individuals living with complex health needs. This program also provides a needle exchange and harm reduction supplies at all locations and housing facilities.
The ASK Wellness Society Health Navigation Team has a community educator who provides medical advocacy, health counselling, connection to treatment, education about treatment and disorders, transportation to medical appointments, and referrals to services we are unable to provide. This is the only HIV/Hep C community-based program in Kamloops and has a focus on reducing stigma and providing education.
The ASK Wellness Society Health Navigation Team has a community educator who provides medical advocacy, health counselling, connection to treatment, education about treatment and disorders, transportation to medical appointments, and referrals to services we are unable to provide. This is the only HIV/Hep C community-based program in Kamloops and has a focus on reducing stigma and providing education.
Public email: info@askwellness.ca
Website: https://askwellness.ca/health/health...
250-376-7558 (Kamloops)
433 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 3G9
250-315-0098 (Merritt)
2196 Quilchena Avenue, PO Box 697, Merritt, British Columbia, V1K 1B8
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by ASK Wellness Society:
Availability
Service area: Kamloops, Merritt + show cities
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Condition Specific Support
- Heptatitis: Hep C
- HIV / AIDS
Medication
Public Health
- Heptatitis: Navigation Support and Hep C
- HIV / AIDS: Navigation Support
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STD, STI): Safer Sex Supplies
Sexual Health
Transportation
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
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