Okanagan Mental Health Services Society

Assisted living program - operation of five centrally located community-based assisted living homes throughout the kelowna area. Each home accommodates six to seven residents. Each home is staffed throughout the day to offer support and life skills training that assists individuals to attain independence. Coral residence - operation of a 10 bed residence to provide short term intensive rehabilitative support. For assigned individuals who have just been released from the hospital are experiencing crisis and are in need of extra support. Staff are available 24 hours per day to assist residents as needed. Theraputic work program is deisnged to give clients a hands-on approach to learning necessary job skills while simultaneously receiving support from supervisors who understand the struggles of dealing with various mental health issues the effects of medications and how these can complicate a client's life. Staff foster individual relationships with clients that help support encourage teach and motivate them in the best way possible.