Services
Advocacy & System Navigation
Our advocacy services focus on empowering individuals to navigate social and health care systems effectively. We provide support in system navigation & mental health, substance use, and disability advocacy, ensuring access to necessary resources and services. Our approach emphasizes trauma-informed and culturally competent care, recognizing the unique backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Through direction-setting practices, we help indivduals identify their needs and develop actionable plans for achieving holistic well-being.
Integrative Wellness Program
The Okanagan Wellness Advocacy Group’s Integrative Wellness Program is a holistic approach to well-being inspired by integrative medicine, but distinct in its focus on wellness advocacy and support work. Our approach combines medical planning—collaborating with supports for physical health, mental health, and substance use—with holistic healing and natural wellness practices such as mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and traditional practices. Grounded in the biopsychosocial model, we recognize the profound connection between biological, psychological, social, and environmental well-being. By bridging medical planning with holistic and community-based supports, we empower individuals to navigate their wellness journey in a way that honors the whole person.
Substance use & Mental Wellness Support
The Substance Use & Mental Wellness Support Program offers comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care to individuals facing moderate to severe substance use and mental health challenges. The program provides learning opportunities, coping mechanisms, and skills-building to support emotional regulation, stress management, and recovery. It fosters peer connection, family involvement, and access to specialized referral services such as mental health care, treatment, and social services. Through person-centered care planning, the program helps individuals apply direction-setting techniques, track progress, and receive ongoing support tailored to their unique needs, all within a compassionate, non-judgmental environment that fosters healing and empowerment.
Life Skills & recreational Support
Our life skills support services cater to individuals at all stages of their journey, offering tailored assistance to enhance personal development and well-being. We provide support with recreational wellness activities, fostering physical and mental health through engaging experiences. Our focus on social, cultural, and community engagement helps individuals build meaningful connections and participate fully in their communities. Together, we empower indivduals to develop essential skills for a fulfilling and enriched life.
Chronic physical & emotional pain navigation
Our chronic pain navigation services leverage the latest pain science to help individuals understand the connection between emotional and physical pain. We explore how an overactive pain system can impact daily life and provide strategies to overcome these challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate both medical and social systems, ensuring that your pain management needs are met comprehensively. Together, we aim to empower you on your journey to relief and improved quality of life.
consulting services
Our consulting services are designed to empower you to better serve your community. Partner with expert system navigators, advocates, and wellness practitioners to enhance your capacity to meet the needs of those you support. We provide tailored guidance and strategies that enable you to navigate complex systems effectively, ensuring that your community receives the comprehensive support it deserves. Together, we can create impactful solutions for lasting change.
Disability & Medical System Navigation
Our Disability & Medical System Navigation services offer dedicated support and advocacy with Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Canadian Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) applications and the Disability Tax Credit. Our advocates assist with the completion of forms, attend medical appointments, and ensure that appropriate referrals are made. We focus on comprehensive care planning to help you access the resources and support you need for a better quality of life.
Borderline Support Program
The Borderline Support Program provides compassionate and practical support for individuals navigating the challenges of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Led by a dedicated support worker and advocate with lived experience, the program offers personalized assistance in navigating complex systems such as healthcare, and social services. It also focuses on fostering family integration through learning opprotunties and communication strategies, promoting understanding and collaboration. Additionally, the program emphasizes system advocacy, working to address barriers and create pathways for improved care and accessibility. This holistic approach empowers individuals and their families, fostering growth, resilience, and connection.